GEOL 105 - Environmental Geology

Institution:

Northern Illinois University

Subject:

Description:

Exploration of both constraints imposed by geology on human activities and human impacts on natural processes. Includes fundamental geologic processes and associated hazards (for example, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, flooding, landslides); occurrence and availability of geologic resources (energy, minerals, water); and topics such as pollution, waste disposal, and land-use planning viewed from a geologic perspective. Credits: 3

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.niu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 892-3050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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