GEOL 217 - Earth Resources Management

Credits: 3

A survey of distribution of natural resources, with special emphasis on solutions to problems of resource scarcity. Topics include: mineral resources, soils and agriculture, surface and ground water resources, renewable and non-renewable energy and political issues and other selected components of the geosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere. Economics, demographic, and political issues are considered as they affect resources.

Prerequisite(s): GEOL 151 or GEOL 161

Lecture-Lab (ex: 3-1 means 3 hrs lecture and 1 hr lab): (3-0)
Term(s) Offered: On demand

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