Environmental Geology

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Environmental geology examines the interactions between society and the geologic environment. This course begins with an introduction to the fundamental geologic processes and Earth materials, and then focuses on the most pressing geological issues of today, including fossil fuel and mineral extraction, natural hazards, climate change, water resources, and waste disposal. Prerequisite: 4.0 university credits including EGEO-ERSC-GEOG 1040H.