Geology and Land Use Mgmt (GEOL 131)

• College: College of Arts and Sciences
• Department: Physical Sciences
• Credit Hours: 3
• This course has a lecture with 2 hours.
• This course has a lab with 2 hours.

Examines the geologic factors important to making wise land-use decisions. Hazards of development in areas prone to earthquakes, volcanoes, flooding, mass-wasting, and shoreline erosion are considered, together with hazard reduction measures. The impact of development on resources such as soil and groundwater is also considered. This course meets General Education requirements: Scientific Understanding, Lab. Pre-Requisites:Surveying Eng & Environmental Hlth students only. Typically Offered Fall Only