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version) Grounded Courses I Teach Intro to Physical Geology Historical Geology Environmental Geology Intro to Oceanography What is up with the ampersand (&)
symbol in the course numbers? Up coming field-based courses to exciting destinations in the
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GEOL& 110 Environmental Geology Catalog Description: A study of the interaction
of humans and the Earth, with emphasis on geologic hazards such as
earthquakes, volcanic activity, landslides, and flooding; resources such as
oil, gas, coal, and minerals; disposal of wastes such as municipal,
industrial, and nuclear wastes; and pollution. Appropriate for non-science
and science majors. Field trip required.
Lab included. Taught FSp quarters. General Course
Outline: a. Introduction to
Environmental Geology. b. Rocks and Minerals. c. Plate Tectonics. d. Earthquakes. e. Volcanoes. f. Streams and
Flooding. g. Coastal Processes. h. Mass Movements. i. Water Resources. j. Soil Resources. k. Mineral Resources. l. Energy Resources. m. Waste Disposal. n. Water Pollution. o. Other Special
Topics (Global Climate Change, Air Pollution, Medical Geology, Environmental
Law, Land-Use Planning & Engineering Geology, Meteorite Impacts). Accessing Course
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