Introduction to the Physics of Natural Disasters - Interdisciplinary Course
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Overview
Subject area
PHYS
Catalog Number
1002ID
Course Title
Introduction to the Physics of Natural Disasters - Interdisciplinary Course
Description
This geophysics course for non-science majors focuses on natural disasters and the dynamic Earth processes that control them. It integrates the principles of geology, meteorology, climatology, oceanography, and astronomy to provide rudimentary understanding of geophysics. Students learn about the nature, causes, risks, impacts, and prediction of natural disasters including hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, and climate change. Laboratory exercises are incorporated with class work to illustrate and supplement the lecture material.
Pre- or Corequisite
024612
Liberal Arts
Yes
Course Attributes
INTD - INTD (Interdisciplinary)
Department(s)
Credits
Minimum
3
Max
3
Components
Name
Laboratory
Contact Hours
1
Name
Lecture
Contact Hours
3