Environmental Geology

3 units

Examines the interaction between Earth system and processes with human activities and how solutions can be developed to address environmental problems. Broad topics include: Earth materials, resources, pollution, geologic hazards and global climate change. No prerequisite needed for this class, and is suitable for students with little or no background in Earth or environmental science. Homework assignments or case study discussions will help students make vital connections beween class concepts and real-world scenarios. There will also be 1-2 day field trips designed to help students develop field observation and data collection skills.