Spring 2018 - EASC 104 J100
Geohazards - Earth in Turmoil (3)
Class Number: 1958
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver -
Exam Times + Location:
Apr 12, 2018
Thu, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Vancouver
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Instructor:
Kevin Cameron
kjc@sfu.ca
1 778 782-4703
Office: TASC 2 Room 7530.2
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
Course Organisation: One 3-hour lecture each week.
Grading
- Midterm Test 1 25%
- Midterm Test 2 25%
- Final Exam 50%
NOTES:
NOTE: Students with credit for GEOG 312-4 cannot take this course for further credit
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Something to take notes with (i.e. pen and paper, or laptop / tablet)
REQUIRED READING:
Keller, E.A.; DeVecchio, D.E.; Clague, J.J.; Natural Hazards, 3rd Canadian Edition, Pearson, 2015. (paperback)
ISBN: 978-0-13-307650-9
Registrar Notes:
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