EGEO 363 - Natural Hazards Planning

Institution:

Western Washington University

Subject:

Description:

Prereq: EGeo 203 or Geol 101 or instructor permission. The identification and analysis of the causes and consequences of earth and atmospheric hazards upon humans. For each type of natural hazards we will discuss methods for structural (e.g., critical areas zoning) mitigation. Case studies will involve current international, federal, state and local hazard mitigation policies, plans, and programs.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wwu.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 650-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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