Environmental Geology

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Credits 3. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours. Geologic concepts of the nature of geologic environments and the dynamics of geologic processes needed to characterize and quantify human interactions with specific geologic systems including aquifers, watershed, coastlines and wetlands; specific techniques, including geophysical and geochemical techniques, field mapping, geographical information systems and remote sensing used to monitor human-geosphere interactions. Prerequisites: GEOL 101 or GEOG 203 ; junior or senior classification or approval of instructor.