GSC 350 Natural Disasters

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Deadly landslide at La Conchita, California, January 10, 2005 (photo by Gary Phelps, Ventura County Star).

Course Description

GSC 350 – Natural Disasters

This course explores the science and history of Natural Disasters and their impact on humankind. Tectonic and climate related disasters are examined in detail, including earthquakes, tsunami, volcanic eruptions, landslides, flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, and climate change. Recent events and notable case histories are studied through lecture, Internet, and video. Required multi-media project and class presentation exploring Southern California disasters. GE Synthesis course for Sub-area B4.

Course Information (Winter 2008)

Lecture:	Tu & Th 10:00 – 11:50 pm	Building 4, Room A-634
Professor:	Dr. Jeff Marshall
Voice:	(909) 869 - 3461
E-mail:	marshall@csupomona.edu
Office:	Building 4, Room A-406
Office hours:	Mo & We 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Th 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Syllabus and Handouts

Required Texts

1. Hyndman, D. and Hyndman, D., Natural Hazards and Disasters, Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, ISBN 978-0-5349-9760-1.

2. Nourse, J.A., Marshall, J.S., Berry, D.R., Practical Earth Science Exercises, 2^nd Edition, Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, ISBN 978-0-7575-2368-7.