Planet Earth: Resources and (Hazards) for the 21st Century

Overview

Subject area

GEOL

Catalog Number

99

Course Title

Planet Earth: Resources and (Hazards) for the 21st Century

Description

An introduction to how understanding Earth's composition and processes enables geologists to find the energy and mineral resources on which modern civilization is based, and why those processes can lead to natural disasters if not fully understood.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

RLP - Required Core - Life and Physical Sciences

Course Attributes

COPT - QNSSCI (QC Science)

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Laboratory

Hours

3

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule