GEO 3200 - Geologic Hazards

Institution:

Utah Valley University

Subject:

Geology

Description:

Prerequisite(s): (GEO 1010 or GEO 1030 or GEO 1040 or GEO 1050), GEO 1015, and University Advanced Standing. Corequisite(s): GEO 3205. Examines the ways in which geologic hazards (including earthquakes, landslides, volcanoes, problem soils, ground subsidence and earth fissures) impact civilization. Studies the processes responsible for these hazards, how to geologically assess whether each of these hazards is a concern at a particular site, how each type of hazard can be planned for, and what laws and regulations need to be considered during site investigations. Facilitates discussion of hazards, vulnerability, risk and societal planning/mitigation.. Course Lab fee of $21 for transportation, lab applies.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

GEO 3205

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2012 - 08/14/2021 

Institution Website:

www.uvu.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 863-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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