GEOL 1470 Environmental Geology
Environmental geology is the study of the interactions between humans and their surface or near-surface geologic environment: rocks, water, air, soil, life. Humans are impacted by Earth processes, and by their activities, have an impact on Earth. Using physical geologic principles (rocks, minerals and plate tectonics) as a foundation for the study of these environmental interactions, this course will explore issues relating to natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, and mass movement; natural resources including water, soil and energy; climate change; human population; pollution and environmental policies. Laboratory exercises will apply geologic principles to environmental problems. Field trip required. (3 lect., 3 lab) LSCI