Geohazards and Natural Disasters

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Geohazards and Natural Disasters

• SCIENCE 121
• Section 8
• Julie Masura
• Tuesday Thursday 6-9 p.m.
• Arts and Sciences Building 1623

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Access to WebCT

• Go to http//elvis.sccd.ctc.edu8900
• Click on Log In
• Type in your WebCT ID (first initial of your
  first name and your last name)
• Type in your Password (last six digits of your
  student ID)
• Press Log In
• Go to SCI121JM, and you are in!

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Syllabus

• Review the content of the syllabus.
• Special instruction given for assignments.
• Take the Syllabus/Opening Quiz.

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Group Discussion

• What is a natural disaster?
• What is a natural hazard?
• What is the impact on humans from each?
• What impact do humans have on each?
• Can either be prevented? If so, how? If not,
  why?

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Course Objective

• By the end of the course, you should be able to
• Bring a scientific awareness and understanding to
  natural phenomena that are commonly perceived as
  hazardous or disastrous.
• Explain the physical processes of natural
  hazards.
• Gain an appreciation for the affect that natural
  disasters have on our lives.

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Natural Disaster Essay

• Write an essay discussing a natural disaster that
  has occurred.Use the following link to guide you
  http//earthweek.com    NOTE  There are
  archives to locate many past natural disasters.
• Discuss the disaster.  When did it occur, what
  happened, and why did it happen. Use Chapter 1
  for an example of introducing natural disasters.
  Share any experiences you have had with the
  disaster.
• Be sure to have an introduction, body, and
  conclusion.  If you want to include pictures, be
  sure to reference them.
• Typed, double-spaces, 2-page maximum.
• Include references used ( APA-format). Links are
  fine.
• Turn in an electronic copy as a Microsoft Word
  attachment to the WebCT classroom. 
  http//elvis.sccd.ctc.edu8900