Global Environmental Hazards Study of important, naturally-occurring, destructive phenomena, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides and coastal flooding. Long-term causes and remediation of these problems. Topics will focus on consequences to urban environments. Hydrology Introduction to hydrological data, the hydrologic cycle. Precipitation, streamflow, evaporation, and runoff.
Emphasis is on their interactions and processes.
Math 203 or 208, Physics 208, or permission of the instructor. An interdisciplinary introduction to theories, principles and laboratory methods in aquatic and coastal sciences and includes extensive fieldwork involving cruises on a research vessel. Course is taught as a continuous three week block of lectures and laboratories during summer session. Students will be required to be in residence at an appropriate field station in the New York area for the duration of the course. Completion of a lecture plus laboratory course designed for majors in either Biology or Geology.