GEOL 201 - Climate and Water

Description:
Students examine Earth’s climate system and water resources to develop their skills in geoscience data analysis and interpretation, make connections to societal concerns, and explore academic and career pathways in the geosciences.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: GEOL 101 or SCED 102.

Credits: (3)

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

Describe key components of the climate system and Earth’s hydrosphere.
Compare quantitatively the hazards and risks associated with flooding, sea-level rise, and landslides in different locations around the world.
Collect, plot, and analyze spatial data using appropriate techniques to make claims about hydrologic and climatic processes.
Describe careers in which the knowledge and skills developed in this course are critical to success.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/23/20

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg