Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1DescriptionStudies aspects of geology as they relate to human interaction with the environment. Addresses relevant geological aspects of the environment and the problems caused by humans as they use the earth and its resources. Investigates geological processes including earthquakes, volcanoes, mass movements, floods, groundwater and climate change. Emphasis on geological viewpoints concerning waste disposal, pollution, energy resources, and mining. Lectures include strategies for mitigating these issues. 