GEOS F380 - Geological Hazards

Institution:

UAF Community and Technical College - Fairbanks

Subject:

Geology and Geophysics

Description:

Survey of natural hazards and the disasters they cause, with emphasis on geological hazards in Alaska. Investigation of hazardous phenomena, prediction and mitigation. Topics to include: earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, weather/climate, and asteroid impacts. Provides a foundation in basic geological hazards related to science, suitable for use in teaching, communications, policy and emergency management careers. Prerequisites: GEOS F101X or GEOS F120X or GEOS F106X. Offered Spring

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

GEOS F101X UF C- OR GEOS F120X UF C- OR GEOS F106X UF C-

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ctc.uaf.edu

Phone Number:

(907) 455-2800

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