MCCCD Program Description

Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab

Course: GLG111

First Term: 2000 Spring

Laboratory 1 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 2.4 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: May accompany GLG110. Basic geological processes and concepts. Emphasis on geology-related environmental problems concerning Arizona. Case histories and field studies. May require field trips.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify various natural and human factors which affect people`s interaction with the earth. (I) 2. List land use problems and describe their impact on various aspects of community life. (II) 3. Identify various significant geologic hazards and describe their impact on people. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Minerals and rocks A. Effect on human activities B. Field trips II. Energy production A. Consumption by humans B. Impact on human life C. Impact on the earth D. Field trips III. Interaction of geologic hazards and urban growth A. Examples B. Field trips

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 12/14/1999

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