GEOL 12 - Environmental Geology

    Recent Professors
    Simarjit Chehal, Kerry Workman Ford, Eric Hetherington
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2021
    Class Size
    24–40 students
    Difficulty
    8.2Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2024 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Geologic hazards, natural resources, and pollution constitute the core themes of this study of man’s interactions with earth systems. The consequences of human modification of natural systems and the geological underpinnings of modern society are emphasized. Topics include flooding, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, plate tectonics, energy resources, water resources, mineral resources, climate change, the greenhouse effect, waste disposal, water pollution, and the carbon, nitrogen, and water cycles. Scientific and sociopolitical approaches to environmental issues are explored. (C-ID GEOL 130)
    Usually Held
    Wed 6:10pm–9:00pm, Tue 6:10pm–9:00pm, Tue Thu 10:45am–12:00pm