ESCI 124: Natural Disasters
Citrus College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Fall 2022 |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Total Contact Hours: | 54 |
| Lecture Hours : | 54 |
| Lab Hours: | 0 |
| Hours Arranged: | 0 |
| Outside of Class Hours: | 108 |
| Strongly Recommended: | ENGL 101. |
| District General Education: | B2. Natural Sciences - Physical Sciences |
| Transferable to CSU: | Yes |
| Transferable to UC: | Yes - Approved |
| Grading Method: | Standard Letter |
Catalog Course Description
Application of geologic principles in the study of natural disasters. Topics include earthquakes, volcanism, mass wasting, climate change, floods, coastal processes, mass extinctions, and meteorite impacts. 54 lecture hours.
Course Objectives
- identify and evaluate potential environmental problems
- evaluate geologic processes in their role in environmental restoration
- identify and evaluate the effect of continual population growth on the environment
Major Course Content
- Earthquakes
- Volcanoes -- an Urban Hazard
- Mass Wasting/Landslides
- Flooding
- Subsidence
- Coastal Hazards
- Atmosphere and Severe Weather
- Climate and Climate Change
- Mineral Resources and Fossil Fuels
- Wildfires
- Impacts and Extinctions
- Environmental Impact Statements
Suggested Reading Other Than Required Textbook
Scientific journals and/or newspaper articles about currents geologic events
Examples of Required Writing Assignments
Reports and essays on the videos or outside articles they have read about geologic events.
Examples of Outside Assignments
Watching YouTube or other videos about geologic events; reading scientific journal and/or newspaper articles about current geologic events.
Instruction Type(s)
Lecture, Online Education Lecture
IGETC Area 5: Physical and Biological Sciences
5A. Physical Science