GEOG F202 - Natural Disasters

Institution:

UAF Community and Technical College - Fairbanks

Subject:

Geography

Description:

Natural disasters are usually the result of the build up and sudden release of energy in the solid earth, atmosphere, or biosphere. Natural "events" typically become disasters when intensive human activity alters the energy dynamics involved, or when the event endangers human life, property, or livelihood. This course examines the natural physical processes that affect the human environment in catastrophic ways. Case studies from around the world, will allow the examination of the complex factors that lead to natural disasters. Prerequisites: WRTG F111X. Offered Spring Odd-numbered Years

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ENGL F111X UF C- OR WRTG F111X UF C- OR WRTG F1X UF C- OR WRTG F211X UF C- OR WRTG F212X UF C- OR WRTG F213X UF C- OR WRTG F214X UF C- OR WRTG F2X UF C- OR ENGL F211X UF C- OR ENGL F212 UF C- OR ENGL F213X UF C- OR ENGL F1X UF C- OR CORE F1 UF T T OR CORE F1AA UF T T OR CORE F1AS UF T T OR ENGL F2X UF C- )

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ctc.uaf.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 455-2800

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