ES 493D GEOLOGIC HAZARDS & HUMANS
A seminar addressing current environmental issues and conflicts such as pollution of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, acidic deposition and global change. Students will be expected to make presentations and actively participate in discussions. An examination of the role of individuals, industry, and government in responding to natural hazards that include floods, hurricanes, volcanoes, and earthquakes. Emphasis is placed on socioeconomic factors and human's attempts to control nature that increase human vulnerability and encourage global injustices associated with natural disasters.
Cross Listed Courses
This is the same course as
GEO 493D.
Registration Restrictions
Open to juniors and seniors.
Enrollment Limit
Enrollment limited to 12 students.
Attributes
MOIE