COURSE DETAIL
GEODYNAMICS AND GEOHAZARDS
Country
NEW ZEALAND
Host Institution
University of Canterbury
Program(s)
University of Canterbury
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Earth & Space Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
154
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
GEODYNAMICS AND GEOHAZARDS
UCEAP Transcript Title
GEODYNMC & GEOHAZRD
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course examines the processes of geological hazards and how they impact on society, with some attention given to techniques and strategies for hazard mitigation. It covers earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, liquefaction, rockfall, and flooding.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
GEOL354
Host Institution Course Title
GEODYNAMICS AND GEOHAZARDS
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