Spring 2017 - EASC 104 D100

Geohazards - Earth in Turmoil (3)

Class Number: 1623

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 7, 2017: Mon, Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 4 – Apr 7, 2017: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Feb 1, 2017
    Wed, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Mar 8, 2017
    Wed, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Apr 18, 2017
    Tue, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Gwenn Flowers
    gflowers@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-6638
    Office: TASC 1 Room 7237

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the range of geological hazards that affect the Earth, the environment and humanity. Topics covered will include the hazards and risks related to volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides and avalanches, tsunamis, geomagnetic storms and other potentially cataclysmic events. The forecasting and possible mitigation of these geohazards will also be investigated. Students may not take EASC 104 for credit towards EASC major or minor program requirements. Students with credit for GEOG 312 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

General: REQUIREMENT DESIGNATION:
B-Sci EASC 104 is an introduction to the science of natural hazards (geohazards). Geohazards are Earth-surface processes that have direct and often sudden and violent impacts on humanity. This course uses geohazards as a means of exploring fundamental earth processes and phenomena, while touching on forecasting, mitigation, and adaptation.

Course Topics:
1. Introduction to natural hazards and risk
2. Earth structure and dynamics
3. Earthquakes
4. Volcanoes
5. Tsunami and coastal processes
6. Hurricanes and cyclones
7. Flooding
8. Mass wasting
9. Snow and avalanches
10. Soils and subsidence
11. Severe weather and wildfires
12. Climate change

Grading

  • Quizzes 15%
  • Midterm Exam 1 25%
  • Midterm Exam 2 25%
  • Final Exam 35%
  • Midterms will be scheduled in the evenings.
  • Tentative dates are: Wednesday 1 Feb 2016 Wednesday 8 March 2016

NOTES:

NOTE: Students with credit for GEOG 312-4 cannot take this course for further credit.

NOTE: Midterm exams will take place in the evening, not during the regular course period.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Natural Hazards; Keller, E.A.; Blodgett, R.H.; Clague, J.J.; Canadian 3rd Edition, Pearson, 2014
ISBN: 978-013-356-4877

Registrar Notes:

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