GEOL U104 - Natural Disasters

Institution:

University of South Carolina-Upstate

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Description:

Investigates the geologic aspects of several types of natural disasters (earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, etc.) and emphasizes both impacts of natural hazards and ways of mitigating risk from the hazards. Case studies of specific events are used to highlight the social, economic, environmental and human impacts of natural disasters.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uscupstate.edu

Phone Number:

(864) 503-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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