Environmental Geology (ENVR 5104) / (GEOL 405)

This course is designed to acquire the knowledge about the role of geology in the environmental degradation. This will help the students to learn how the various geological processes and related human activities are involved in contaminating our ecosystem. Managing geological and hydrogeological resources such as fossil fuels, minerals, water (surface and ground water), and land use. Studying the earth's surface through the disciplines of geomorphology, and defining and mitigating exposure of natural hazards on humans managing industrial and domestic waste disposal and minimizing or eliminating effects of pollution, and performing associated activities, often involving litigation.

Learning Outcomes:

Describe the scientific method as applied in the earth sciences; and
Describe common earth materials and their relationship to natural hazards; and
Explain how Earth and Solar System processes create hazards to life and property; and
Describe and explain the most common methods used to mitigate and prepare for each type of hazardous natural process; and
Explain the causes and effects of global climate change.

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