Subject code
GLG
Course Number
110
Course Title
Geologic Hazards and Disasters
General Education Category
Natural Sciences
Semester Offered
Spring
Prerequisite
Activity
No
Course Fee(s)
No
Description
Geologic hazards and disasters (earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami, meteorite and comet impacts, flooding, severe weather) are important processes in shaping the earth and human civilization. This course will acquaint students with the scientific principles governing these processes and their historic and future effect on society.