GEO 150 - Environmental Geology

Institution:

Navajo Technical College

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Description:

This course combines classroom discussion and laboratory study. The course emphasizes the environmental geology of the Navajo Nation and New Mexico. Issues such as mining, waste disposal, rockslides, soil contamination, power plants, and ground water depletion and contamination are topics of discussion in the course. Emphasis is placed on a hands-on, problem-solving approach to today's issues and the course usually involves field trips around New Mexico and Colorado as part of the included lab study.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.navajotech.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 786-4100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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