GEOL 202 - Natural Hazards and Tectonics

Description:
Students examine earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami, and other tectonic hazards to develop their skills in geoscience data analysis and interpretation, connect these phenomena 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 plate tectonics and the hazards associated with tectonic processes.
Compare quantitatively the hazards and risks associated with different tectonic settings in different locations around the world.
Collect, plot, and analyze spatial data using appropriate techniques to make claims about tectonic 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:
Winter Locations: Ellensburg