Environmental Geology

Environmental Geology explores humanity's interactions with the Earth. The first part of this course examines how humans assess and 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 our current patterns of use are likely to affect their future availability. The last part considers how we deal with the pollution and waste that result from human activities.

Next scheduled: Fall 2009
Course code: I0026

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, weekly lessons, and grades) and on a companion Etudes site (discussion board, private messages, assignment submissions, and quizzes). To begin, please 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 on Etudes.   Bill Hirt
 
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