GE 410 - Environmental Geology

Institution:

Alverno College

Subject:

Description:

Prereq. SC 118 or SC 120; Integrated Communication Level 4; Analysis Level 4; Problem Solving Level 4 - The student uses geologic information and frameworks along with economic, political, and cultural information and frameworks to analyze natural geologic hazards and to address issues related to land and resource use and sustainability. She uses maps to interpret, analyze, and communicate information, and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) software to evaluate various geologic and environmental hazards. She identifies underlying assumptions and bias in data, evaluates risks, and proposes reasonable actions as an effective citizen. Field trips to local environmental and geologic points of interest are included.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alverno.edu

Phone Number:

(414) 382-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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