Environmental Geoscience

3 credits · Undergraduate

Environmental geoscience integrates various aspects of earth sciences to critically examine the interaction between humans and the geologic environment. Topics include:environmentally sensitive elements and minerals, geologic hazards, water, soil, mineral and energy issues, use of isotopes as tracers, as well as waste management, radioactivity, and the urban environment. CALENDAR NOTES: This course is not offered every year. Please consult department in the spring for further information. COREQUISITES: ERTH 2380.03 PREREQUISITES: ERTH 2380.03, ERTH 3303.03 and two additional ERTH courses at the 3000 level or above, or permission of instructor RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to students in third year or above. FORMATS: Lecture | Tutorial