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How do geologic processes and events directly influence
human societies? How have humans changed the Earth? This course is an
interdisciplinary approach to environmental geosciences. Fundamental geologic concepts
such as plate tectonics, geologic time and surficial processes are used as a basis
for understanding a variety of natural geologic hazards including earthquakes,
volcanoes, landslides, floods and coastal erosion. Real world examples include
case studies of soil, surface water and groundwater contamination, and energy
resource development. The course also takes a closer look at the geologic
record of global change and the debate over global warming.
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