GEOL 150 Contemporary Geology: Hazards, Resources and Environmental Concerns
Introduction to the interrelationships among geologic processes, earth materials and humans, emphasizing geologic hazards (mass movements such as landslides, earthquakes, volcanoes, etc.), the problems of urbanization (waste management, energy and the environment, and desertification), and natural resources, including the issues involved with their extraction. Emphasis will be on case studies within California. Field studies are required. (C-ID GEOL 130)
Units: 3.00
Offered: (Even Sp)
UC, CSU, Associate Degree Applicable
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Also Offered As: GEOL 150H
Lecture: Minimum 48 hours per semester and field trips
Departmental Recommendation: Successful completion of GEOL 100, GEOL 100H, GEOL 101 and GEOL 160, or GEOL 101H and GEOL 160. Eligibility for MATH 095 and ENGL 101.