GEOL 1030 — - Natural Disasters
This course studies the Earth by focusing on natural disasters. It examines causes and consequences of such events within the framework of earth science. Major topics include earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunami, landslides, climate change, hurricanes, severe weather, and floods. Students examine how natural processes and human activities can combine to exacerbate natural disasters and recommended strategies for minimizing the effects of disasters on people. Completion of this course satisfies a free elective requirement in the liberal arts and general studies programs. Lecture: 3 hours Course completes the following requirements: Critical Thinking Scientific Reasoning Mathematics and Science URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes