ERS315H5 • Environmental Geology

This course will focus on Earth processes as they relate to human activities. Topics include sustainability global climate change on short and long timescales; groundwater flow and contamination/human engineering of Earth processes; geological aspects of pollution and waste disposal; and environmental impact of extracting/using minerals, energy, soil, and other Earth resources. A field trip will give students a first-hand experience in aspects of human/planet interaction.

1.0 credits of ENV or ERS or GGR at the 200-level or higher
Science
36L
In Class
Earth Science