EAS 1220

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EAS 1220
Earthquake!

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024. Courses of Study 2023-2024 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

Explores the science of natural hazards, their societal impacts, and means of mitigation. The focus is on earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunami, but hurricanes, severe weather, climate change, landslides, wildfires, and the threat of extinction from a future impact by an extraterrestrial body are also considered.

When Offered Fall.

Distribution Category (OPHLS-AG, PBS-AS, PHS-AS)

Outcomes
  • Understand the impact of natural hazards on society and its infrastructure.
  • Be able to analyze and interpret geological and geophysical datasets in the context of their role in hazard assessment.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ENGRI 1220

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  8097 EAS 1220   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person