GEOL 1470 - ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY

Institution:

Eastern Wyoming College

Subject:

GEOL Geology

Description:

This course is an application of geologic principles to topical problems in environmental and resource geology. Topics include analysis of environmental issues such as earthquake disaster preparedness, landslides, land use, floods and human occupation, ground water withdrawal and contamination issues, volcanic and coastal hazards, and the response of landscapes and people to resource development (minerals/air/water/energy). Laboratories will be used to analyze and debate data relevant to environmental problems from a geological perspective. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

ewc.wy.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 532-8200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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