Environmental Issues in Earth Sciences

3 credits · Undergraduate

Geology underlies many of the environmental problems facing humans today. Topics include environmental aspects of energy and mineral resource, geologic hazards, geologic connections to pollution and waste disposal, and the role that water plays in its various guises. Canadian examples are incorporated where appropriate. Approved with Canadian Studies. CALENDAR NOTES: This course is not offered every year. Please consult department in the spring for further information. PREREQUISITES: One of: ERTH 1080, ERTH/GEOG 1030, ERTH/GEOG 1060, ENVS 1000 or ENVS 1100 or ENVS 1200, SUST 1001 with a grade of B or above, or DISP with Earth Sciences CROSSLISTED: ENVS 2410 EXCLUSIONS: This class does not count toward a Major or Honours in Earth Sciences FORMATS: Lecture