Natural Disasters
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Course Information
Subject code
ENVS
Subject Code Description
Environmental Science/Studies
Course Number
1500
Catalog Title
Natural Disasters
Course Description
The Earth experiences natural disasters as a result of volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides, flooding, storms, drought and wildfires. These events dramatically impact humanity and the environment. Increasing population and poor land use practices compound the effects of natural disasters. This course is designed for undergraduate students of any major who are interested in understanding natural disasters and how we can minimize the dangers and damages of these events. We will review case histories of recent and historical events, focusing on how forecasting, prediction, warning systems, education, and planning can reduce human vulnerability to natural disasters.
Credit Hours Min
3
Restricted to the following student level(s)
UG - Undergraduate
Repeat Status
N - Course May Not Be Repeated