ENV 110 - Natural Disasters SC2

3 Credit Hour(s) • 45 Contact Hours (Lecture)
Prerequisite: CCR 092 (Grade of C or higher), MAT 050 or MAT 055 (Grade of C or higher)
Introduces different types of natural hazards, their causes, effects, and what can be done to reduce the risks to human populations. Scientific advances related to understanding, predicting, and preparing for natural disasters are discussed. This course also covers anthropogenic changes to Earth systems, which may be increasing the frequency and severity of these events.