— Earthquakes & Other Earth Hazards

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Impact of earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis and other Hazards on humans, structures, and the environment. Discussion of the causes and effects of disasters and catastrophes, and on prediction, preparation, and mitigation of natural hazards. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken GEL 017 or GEL 017V . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Scientific Literacy (SL). This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken GEL 017 or GEL 017V . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Scientific Literacy (SL).