GEOSC-235 Volcanoes: Their Role in Controlling Climate and in Generating Critical Resources
This course focuses on the important role volcanoes have played, and continue to play, in shaping the global environment. Students will explore issues related to the impact of volcanism on the atmosphere and climate and the role of volcanism in forming many of our critical economic resources. Other topics that may be explored depending upon student interest include: the role of volcanism in the origin and evolution of life, the impact of volcanic disasters on the global economy, the geothermal energy potential of volcanic systems, the impact of volcanism on human health, and the use of volcanic materials for long-term carbon sequestration.
24
Credits
1
Prerequisite
Any 100-level Geoscience course or permission of Instructor.