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| Campus | Bryn Mawr |
| Semester | Spring 2022 |
| Registration ID | GEOLB209001 |
| Course Title | Natural Hazards & Human Popul |
| Credit | 1.00 |
| Department | Environmental Studies |
| Instructor | Marenco,Katherine Nicholson |
| Times and Days | MWF 10:10am-11:00am
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| Room Location | PK278 |
| Additional Course Info | Class Number: 1270 A quantitative approach to understanding the earth processes that impact human societies. We consider the past, current, and future hazards presented by geologic processes, including earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, floods, and hurricanes. The course includes discussion of the social, economic, and policy contexts within which natural geologic processes become hazards. Case studies are drawn from contemporary and ancient societies. Lecture three hours a week. Approach: Quantitative Methods (QM), Quantitative Readiness Required (QR), Scientific Investigation (SI); Haverford: C: Physical and Natural Processes (C), Natural Science (NA) Enrollment Cap: 30; If the course exceeds the enrollment cap the following criteria will be used for the lottery: Sophomore, Junior |
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