May 06, 2026  
General Catalog 2026-2027 
    
General Catalog 2026-2027
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EES 8H - Natural Disasters and Earth Resources




Prerequisite: GE Area  2 (formerly GE B4)
Processes and materials that produce the different geologic resources and hazards (earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, landslides). Plate tectonic theory (including continental drift) as the unifying model to explain geologic phenomena. Emphasizes the relationship between geology and humans. Open to Honor Students Only.

GE Area/Graduation Requirement: GE Area 5A (formerly GE B1)

Weekly Lecture Hours: 3
Weekly Lab/Activity Hours: 2
Additional Activity: field trips
Units: 4
Course Typically Offered: Spring



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