GEOL 1115 - Natural Disasters
3 Credits
Investigates the physical processes, origins, and human and economic impacts of natural disasters. Students will examine earthquakes, volcanism, severe weather, climate change, wildfires, and floods among other natural catastrophic phenomena and will engage in lab-like experiences that include mapping and data analysis.
Major Content Areas
Wildfires: 3% Internal geologic forces: 38% Past and future trends: 6% Asteroids and comets: 3% External geologic forces: 22% Weather/climate hazards: 28%
Learning Outcomes
Formulate and test hypotheses relating to natural disasters using observations, mapping, and exercises Discuss how natural disasters affect humans- including economics, policies, and livelihood Explain patterns of natural disasters Interpret internal and external forces that contribute to natural disasters
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
03 - Natural Science 10 - People/Environment
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