Environmental Earth Science

Course Details

  • Acronym ESS 315
  • Instructor(s) Terry Swanson
  • Quarter Spring 2020
  • Credits 5
  • Meeting Times TBD
  • Location TBD
  • Fullfills Climate Minor ESS Elective Requirement
  • Prerequisites either ESS 101, ESS 105, ESS 210, ESS 211

Course Description

Analysis of geologic constraints upon human activity and the environmental consequences of such activity. Topics include hillslope processes, fluvial and groundwater processes, earthquake and volcanic hazards, and environmental aspects of deforestation and atmospheric pollution. Offered: jointly with ENVIR 313.