Geography 326 - Environmental Hazards

Institution:

Colgate University

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Description:

P. Klepeis Environmental hazards are threats to people and the things they value. Hazards are a complex mix of natural processes and human actions; thus, they do not just happen, but are caused. This course emphasizes the role of social institutions, technology, and human behavior in hazard creation, as well as ways in which society responds to hazards of various origins (e.g., natural phenomena, technological sources, biologic agents, social disruptions, and chronic phenomena such as poverty). A key theme explores ways in which society may mitigate the risk of environmental hazards and manage hazards more effectively. (Formerly GEOG 302).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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