MSCI 102 - Environmental Geology (3 credits)

(=GEOL 102) (Coreq: MSCI 102L) The geologic processes and features that affect human usage and development of the earth’s resources. Topics include natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods and volcanic eruptions, use of natural resources such as surface and ground water, soils and the coastal zone and contamination control. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week. Offered as needed.