GEOG 444 - Mineral Resources (Put on reserve 9/16/18)

Description:
Foundation course for understanding the physical, social, economic, and legal dimensions of mineral resource use on a global scale. Emphasis paid to issues in the American West. Course will not have an established scheduling pattern. (Put on reserve 9/16/18, will go inactive 8/24/21)

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: GEOG 107 or GEOL 101 or GEOL 103 or ENST 201.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe mineral resources, their formation, use, and global distribution.
Describe the legal issues surrounding mining in the United States.
Describe the environmental and social issues surrounding mineral extraction, processing, and transport.
Describe the different types of mines, their limitations, benefits, and consequences.
Relate the above to mining in Washington State.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
03/07/2013