ENV 1132 - Geological Hazards

Credits: 4
Our dynamic Earth surface supports life through continued rejuvenation. Whether sudden or gradual, the natural renewal processes can be catastrophic to human life and infrastructure. Topics will include earthquakes, tsunami, and volcanic hazards produced by plate tectonics, and hazards related to extreme weather, landslides, flooding, and the coastal environment. Embedded hands-on lab activities using maps, data, and case studies of recent and historical geological disasters will help students identify the potential for geologic hazards in the landscape and understand how human activity can amplify or mitigate our risk exposure to natural phenomena.
McDaniel Plan: Scientific Inquiry with Embedded Lab