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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2026
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EEPS 108 001 (CRN: 22983)
NATURAL DISASTERS
Long Title: NATURAL DISASTERS
Department: Earth/Environmnt/Planetary Sci
Instructor: Schmandt, Brandon
Meeting: 9:25AM - 10:40AM TR (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 65
Section Enrolled: 10
Enrollment data as of: 24-NOV-2025 3:06PM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-OTR Room
Description: In this course students will learn about the science behind natural disasters. The topics that will be discussed include earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and tornadoes. We will cover the fundamental Earth Science concepts and processes required to understand these phenomena.