Credit Weight: 0.5 Description: The relevance of geology to human society is investigated. Throughout the course students will be taught to relate their newfound understanding of Geology to interpreting the world around them. Topics to be discussed include volcanic hazards, earthquakes, flooding, landslides, desertification and glaciation, global warming, groundwater issues, soil erosion, resource geology, fossil fuels, renewable energy sources, waste management, pollution and environmental law. No specialist knowledge of geology is required as the basic geological principles underlying each topic will be explained each week. Cross-List(s): Environmental Studies 3312 Offering: 3-0; or 3-0
