PICTURES OF THE DAY
In the news: 
 When geologic processes affect people's lives

 
      7.8 magnitude earthquake in China
         (photo from AP; seen on news.com.au)

 
    cyclone in Myanmar  (AFP photo, seen on cbs5)

WELCOME! 
This webpage is a primary resource for this class. 
The resources you need will be provided in class and on this page.

syllabus        assignments  see announcements
extra credit details      
announcements  updated 23 June
review list - class session outlines

resources and other web links:
       From the IPCC report on Climate Change: FAQ's
                 available in html version and
                    pdf version ("high" or "low resolution")
      chapter 10 from newest text edition
      images used in class:  
           ^{World Population Clock        planet earth general info
           population growth1      growth2      animation
           volcano videos          When the Bay Area quakes
      want to know more about:
          The San Andreas fault    volcanic styles: virtual volcano}
             latest earthquakes in the world
             US Strategic and Critical Stockpiles yearly reports
             global warming         LECZ maps
             waterwatch
             Iowa flooding       midwest2         flood tutorial

       energy resources:
         Energy Information Administration
         natural gas         backyard brewer
        

      ^{This is an especially good course for you if.....}

Course Handouts
and Other Important Stuff

course syllabus (schedule of topics)
course information (grading, etc.)
tips for success    
General Education program goals
criteria for homework   and  
                     extra credit opportunity
rubric for selected assignments
 

some documents are in .pdf form;     
if you do not have Adobe^(R) Reader^(R),     
click here to download.      

Other texts (different authors, publishers) are also available on the subject of Environmental Geology; if you already have one available, please use it, rather than purchasing a new text!  You will, of course, need to select appropriate readings to coincide with the topics we cover.  
** ONE CAUTION:  Whichever option you choose for a text, make certain that you have it available to you as the session begins.  This summer session is short and we move quickly through topics. 
You do not want to be still waiting, 3 weeks into the session, to receive your text!  You would be at a great disadvantage for assignments as well as the mid-term exam, and your grade would suffer. 
 

       <sup>You plan to be a teacher                    
            or you want to be a journalist             (... if you will be in a position to inform others)

       You hope to be a politician,
           or a business administrator                 (... or in a position to make decisions about environmental
             ... or</sup> if you plan to vote!                         <sup>issues based on information supplied by others)
    
       You are considering a career in geoscience       (...come see me to sign up as a major!)

       Your major is not earth science, but you plan
           to apply it in an environmental career

       You simply want to understand better, and not just through the eyes of the media and/or
           special interest groups, about natural hazards, resources, and other important earth issues

    OR
      You simply are interested in the earth and the environment...
              after all, it is your home!!</sup>