Course Catalog - 2005-2006

     

ESCI 108 - CRISES OF THE EARTH

Long Title: CRISES OF THE EARTH
Department: *Earth Science*
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Credit Hours: 3
Description: How geological and environmental crises have affected Earth throughout history. Includes meteorite impacts, global extinctions, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis effect of humans on the environment, as well as an overview of historical perspectives, scientific background, and development of these processes, the development of predictive scenarios, and society's adaptations to such hazards. Equivalency: ESCI 101.