Natural Hazards and Disasters

Undergraduate

The Earth’s component systems and their interrelationships. Earth hazards and the Earth’s interior processes: volcanism and earthquakes. Hazards and surface processes: landslides and floods. Atmospheric hazards: storms, hurricanes and tornadoes. (May be taken by Science students for credit but does not count as a Science option towards the fulfillment of the specified requirements for a Science degree). (2 lecture hours per week)