GEO 315 - Earth’s Fury

2009-2010 Catalog Year

The study of natural and human-induced geological disasters including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, floods, and tsunamis, and the social and economic impact of these disasters including how they influence public, environmental and land-use management policy.

PREREQ: Upper division standing and successful completion of the Gen. Ed. Basic Skills and Knowledge Foundations courses or instructor permission.
OFFERED: Fall
NOTE: A field trip to evaluate a local geological hazard site is required. Required Fee.
CREDIT: 3