Advances in the prediction of earthquake and volcanic activity also are evaluated. Offered in alternate years. An introduction to the earth's physical environment. Earth-sun relationships, weather, climate, natural vegetation, soils and landforms are studied. An introduction to the earth's human environment.
Emphasis is placed on the spatial diffusion of people and culture over the surface of the earth.
Population dynamics, migration, cultural patterns, settlement, agriculture and geopolitics are examined. Offered in alternate years. A topical examination of the world's natural resources. Special attention is given to the conservation of natural resources and the environmental impact of the extraction and use of natural resources. Topics include renewable and nonrenewable resources, acid rain, deforestation, greenhouse effect, ozone depletion and water pollution.