Geologic Hazards. ((3 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): ( GEO 1010 or GEO 1030 or GEO 1040 or GEO 1050 ), GEO 1015 , and University Advanced Standing Corequisite(s): GEO 3205 Examines the ways in which geologic hazards (including earthquakes, landslides, volcanoes, problem soils, ground subsidence and earth fissures) impact civilization. Studies the processes responsible for these hazards, how to geologically assess whether each of these hazards is a concern at a particular site, how each type of hazard can be planned for, and what laws and regulations need to be considered during site investigations. Facilitates discussion of hazards, vulnerability, risk and societal planning/mitigation. Course lab fee of $32 for transportation, lab applies.