ENV 105 - Natural Disasters 3.00 Formerly sc 1108

Institution:

Middlesex Community College - Massachusetts

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Description:

This course provides an introduction to the causes, occurrence, and consequences of natural disasters. Students will analyze the physical causes as well as the distribution and frequency of disasters such as earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, floods, and extraterrestrial impacts. Case studies will include local and regional examples of historical and recent disasters. The course will focus on naturally occurring disasters, but will also consider the role of human activities in both contributing to and mitigating natural disasters. Prerequisites: Placement above or successful completion of ENG 060 (EN 2103) and MAT 060 (MA 1101). Recommendation: Concurrent enrollment in ENG 075 (EN 2122) or ENG 085 (EN 2131) if CPT reading placement test is between 68 and 75. General Education Electives: Science

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.middlesex.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 656-3200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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