GEOL 4411 - Integrated Science II

Institution:

Lamar University

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Description:

This capstone course uses an integrated approach to understanding the systems through which the environment affects humans and conversely, the impact human activities have on the environment. Emphasis on human populations and their impacts on the carbon, nitrogen, hydrologic and atmospheric cycles and how they relate to local and global changes; and natural impacts on human populations through climatic changes and short term meteorologic and geologic events, such as floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and drought. Other topics include energy choices, waste disposal and inappropriate site locations based on environmental settings. Field trip and course fee required. Prerequisites: PHYS 2411, CHEM 2411, BIOL 3411 and GEOL 3411 Offered: Other

Credits:

0.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lamar.edu

Phone Number:

(409) 880-7011

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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