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Academic Year 2000/2001

Environmental Geology
E&ES 107 FA

The emphasis of this course will be on the interaction of man and the geologic environment. Natural hazards such as floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides and human-induced hazards relating to geologic and hydrologic systems are the major topics. The geologic effects and consequences of land development will be discussed as well as land-use planning from a geological perspective.

MAJOR READINGS

E. A. Keller, ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY, 6th ed., Merrill Publishing Company

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two hour exams and final examinations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office. Students enrolled in E&ES111 must also be enrolled in this course.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM E&ES    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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