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GEOL 125 - Geohazards

Semester Hours: 3
Every Other Year 

This course focuses on understanding the methods utilized for analyzing and predicting hazardous geological phenomena for securing a sustainable future. Topics include flooding, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, climate change, sea level rise affecting coastlines, and other geohazards. We will use case studies from New York and other regions. Written research report/paper and in-class and/or in-conference oral presentation using visual media required of all students. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.)


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Summer Session I 2026

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Fall 2026



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