Students recognize natural or human-induced problems with land use and possible ways they can be mitigated. Student groups have a series of questions posed to them, which they discuss and answer as a group. Analyze and reflect upon issues or problems in the discipline. Solve issues or problems in the discipline. Students learn different ways of approaching geological problems.
Students apply basic geological principles to specific problems.
Students study economic, political, and social ramifications of geologic phenomena, such as volcanism, earthquakes, and landslides. C. Demonstrate greater awareness of and respect for individual, cultural, ethnic, and religious differences Curricular Goals Course Goals Learning Activities 16. Awareness and respect for diversity in terms of content. Students realize that different cultures view geological phenomena and their causes differently. Textbook provides historical context for some geological ideas.