Course description
This course examines the exciting and dramatic interactions between Geology and the surrounding environment. Consider Geologic events—such as volcanoes, tsunamis, earthquakes, landslides, and avalanches—with a particular approach to their impact on humans and other life forms. Analyze human responses to these hazards and disasters with a perspective toward the future. Students will study the relationships between human activity and geology and the impact of one upon the other.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Spring 2026 registration opens March 2, 2026.Fall 2026 registration opens June 29, 2026.
Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery