Environmental Geology explores humanity's interactions with the Earth. The first part of this course examines how humans cope with geologic hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and floods. The second part looks at how geologic resources such as soils, ores, and fossil fuels are formed and how we deal with the pollution and waste that result from their use. The last part considers land-use planning and the challenge of developing geologically sound laws to guide future environmental decisions.

Next scheduled: Fall 2008
Course code: I0614

Degree applicability: UC, CSU, COS

Prerequisites: none
Advisories: ENGL 1A and MATH 56

Environmental Geology students: Our class will be conducted using information posted on this website (syllabus, lessons, and grades) and on a companion Etudes site (discussion board, private messages, and assignment submissions). To begin, read the weekly announcement on the home page of the Etudes site. If you have any questions or problems, please contact me via a private message.
Bill Hirt

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