Environmental Geology
ENVS 3000
Winter 2025
Environmental geology is an applied science that uses geologic principles to identify, analyze and mitigate problems that occur where humans interact with geologic environments. This course covers basic concepts of physical geology including earth materials, plate tectonics, deformation and mountain building, and earth surface processes. Additional topics may include sustainability, environmental hazards, environmental policy, and transport and fate of environmental contamination. Students will examine environmental problems on a global and local scale.
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Environmental Geology by
Become better informed of the connected nature of environmental geology and the multidimensional processes of the Earth through the case studies, conceptual explanations, and relevant presentation of material found in Environmental Geology.
Call Number: QE38 .M47 2014ISBN: 9781429237437Publication Date: 2014-03-28
Environmental Geology by
This easy-to-use, easy-to-learn-from laboratory manual for environmental geology employs an interactive question-and-answer format that engages the student right from the start of each exercise. Tom Freeman, an award-winning teacher with 30 years experience, takes a developmental approach to learning that emphasizes principles over rote memorization. His writing style is clear and inviting, and he includes scores of helpful hints to coach students as they tackle problems.
Call Number: QE44 .F69 2011ISBN: 9780470136324Publication Date: 2010-10-04
- Identify basic minerals and rock types found in the earth's crust
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of the surficial processes that shape the earth's surface and result in hazards such as landslides, sinkholes, and erosion
- Demonstrate an understanding of the internal earth processes that produce geologic hazards such as earthquakes and volcanoes
- Read and interpret topographical and geological maps
- Identify and describe basic soil types
- Describe the role of environmental regulations in pollution prevention and control
- Formulate questions regarding environmental issues in their locality using geologic processes/principles
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