PHS 175 — Environmental Geology
Examines the effects of geological processes and geohazards on human life and activities. Explores common earth materials, volcanoes, earthquakes, flooding, water pollution, mining, and climate change. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A; Comments: Either Physical Geology ( PHS-170 ) or Environmental Geology ( PHS-175 ) will satisfy three hours of science core requirements. However, both cannot be counted toward meeting core. If both courses are taken, the second will count as an elective.