Geologic Hazards and the Environment
EEES 1050-001, Spring 2010,2011,2012,2013
Dr. Richard Becker
richard.becker@utoledo.edu
Classes Meet: M, W 14:00-15:15
Room: Snyder Memorial 2110
Office Hours: (Bowman Oddy Labs 3026 or 3018)
Mon: 11:00-12:00
Tue 13:00-15:00
W 10:00-12:00
In this course you will learn about geologic hazardous and their
related geological processes. You will learn about the structure of
the earth, and how this affects the Earth’s processes. You will have
the opportunity to do this through readings, lectures, demonstrations
and computer exercises. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate
your understanding through web based homework assignments, computer
exercises, in class clicker questions and exams.
By the end of the course you should be able to explain:
- What geologic hazards are
- The basic structure of the earth
- How that structure affects geologic hazards
- Basic processes behind:
- Volcanoes
- Earthquakes
- Flooding (rivers and coastal)
- Subsidence
- Mass wasting
- Impacts
- Climate Change
Required Text: Natural Hazards (2008 - Second Edition) by Edward Keller and Robert Blodgett (Pearson Prentice Hall). Exercises on the Hazards City CD-ROM supplied with the textbook will be part of the course.
Other Requirements:
You will need to have and register a Turning Point ResponseCardRF
You can register it at:
http://student.turningtechnologies.com
A video of how to register is available at:
http://www.turningtechnologies.com/flash-popup2.cfm?movie=Reg_Utility_Student_demo_skin
Annoucements, Updates, and Homework Assignments will be
made through Blackboard/WebCT.
Please check Frequently
Grading:
Homework: 15%
Clicker Questions: 10%
Exams (3): 25% each
Exam Dates:
Exams will be in class on the following days:
Feb 15, 2010
Mar 22, 2010
The final will be on:
May 6, 2010, 12:30-2:30
Homework:
Homework will be assigned through the Blackboard portal available
through the Distance & eLearning Course Login – Blackboard channel
on the Student Tab in MyUT.
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