Environmental Geology

Catalog description

Topics include sustainability as it pertains to our local and worldwide geologicand hydrogeologic environment. Topics covered will include geologic hazards,land use planning and development, surface and subsurface water systems,solid waste disposal and management, energy sources and consumption.Students will become familiar with site investigation and remediation techniques.May include field trip(s) and attendance at town planning board meetings. Note:Fulfills SUNY-GE Natural Sciences. (3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. laboratory)Prerequisite: MAT007 or equivalent.