GEOL 312 - Environmental Geology

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SP, alternate years. Use of geologic methods and interpretations in understanding and resolving geologic problems relating to the environment. Emphasis on energy systems and global impacts, including fossil fuels and renewable energy resources, mineral and water resources, and geologic hazards associated with landslides, earthquakes and volcanic events. Pollution from hydrocarbons and mineral/chemical constituents and environmental cleanup issues are discussed. Laboratory. Prerequisite: GEOG 252.