— Introductory Volcanology

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Introductory concepts in volcanology, including controls on eruptive behavior, explosive vs. effusive eruption hazards, monitoring techniques and data, eruption forecasting, and eruptive hazard mitigation. Field component in an area with recent or active volcanic activity; e.g. Hawaii Volcanoes or Lassen Volcanic National Parks. Learning Activities: Lecture 2 hour(s), Fieldwork. Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken GEL 138 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2026. Learning Activities: Lecture 2 hour(s), Fieldwork. Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken GEL 138 . Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE).