GEO 375 - Geological Hazards

Institution:

Wilkes University

Subject:

Description:

This course examines geologic processes that are a natural consequence of plate tectonics and hazardous to life and property. After establishing a framework for geologic hazards study, principle geologic hazards will be investigated. Emphasis will be placed on current scientific understanding, event frequency, forecasting and monitoring and mitigation. Several case studies will be included. Three hours of lecture per week.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

[[GEO-101]], [[GEO-212]].

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wilkes.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 408-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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