GEOL 15 - Natural Disasters

3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 82
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course presents a study of natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanism, hurricanes, landslides and floods and how we can prepare for and possibly mitigate these phenomena in order to lessen their impact on society. In addition, this course will address global climate change and associated earth science processes, as well as the misuse and pollution of vital natural resources such as freshwater.