GEOL 380 - Natural Hazards

Description:
Environmental concerns of earth processes and natural hazards including earthquakes, volcanic activity, flooding, landslides, etc. Three hours lecture plus one three-hour lab per week.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: (either GEOL 101 or GEOL 103 or GEOL 107 or GEOL 108) and GEOL 101LAB, or SCED 102, or instructor permission.

Credits: (5)

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

Describe the earth process that gives rise to natural hazards such as earthquakes and volcanic activities.
Evaluate hazards associated with natural hazards by viewing maps and scientific data.
Present in written form a thorough evaluation of a specific natural hazard of their choice.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/9/2020

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: Ellensburg