Natural Disasters

Catalog description

Examine the causes and consequences of natural hazards, including earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, floods, and coastal hazards. Students work in a team environment and examine case studies of ancient and modern events, emphasizing effects on science, engineering, history, economics, politics, and the arts. Study lessons learned from past events and determine what is being done or should be done to mitigate future disasters. On-campus sections include a field trip.