GEOL 5 - Environmental Geology and Natural Hazards

Institution:

Hofstra University

Subject:

Geology

Description:

Semester Hours: 3 Every Other Year Considers the geological and anthropogenic processes that affect the formation and evolution of modern landscapes. Introduces techniques geologists use to analyze natural and environmental hazards such as removal of toxic contaminants, storage of nuclear wastes, floods, climate changes, hurricanes, landslides, earthquakes, coastal erosion!1md volcanic eruptions. Discusses the need for risk assessment and alternate land use management strategies. Small group research projects culminate in posters created by all students and presented orally in class. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.hofstra.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 463-6600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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