GEOG 406 - Natural Hazards and Environmental Risk

Institution:

Northern Illinois University

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Description:

Examination of processes that create environmental and atmospheric hazards, the spatial and temporal discontinuities associated with hazards, and societal aspects that affect and compound disasters. Historical and contemporary case studies are utilized to investigate the interaction between society and natural hazards. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: GEOG 101 or GEOG 105 or GEOG 206 or GEOL 120 or consent of the department. Credits: 3

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.niu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 892-3050

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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