The main objective of the course is to assist students in gaining an understanding of the interactions between geologic processes, ecological processes, and society. The course strategy are to:
- Introduce students to the basic concepts and principles of environmental geology, focusing on Earth materials and processes.
- Provide students with sufficient information concerning natural hazards and the geologic environment. You will be better prepared to make decisions concerning where you live and how society responds to natural hazards and catastrophes such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and flooding.
- Help students develop an understanding of relationships between natural resources and pollution. We seek, find, and use resources and, as a result, may pollute our environment. Thus, it is important to know how we might minimize pollution problems.
- Help students understand the basic concepts of environmental management as they relate to the geologic environment in areas such as waste management, environmental health, global change, and environmental assessment.
