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Skidmore College

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Saratoga Springs, New York 12866

Phone: 518.580.5190

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GE 207: Environmental Geology

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Instructor: K. Nichols

Description: Investigation of Earth's environments as viewed through the study of surficial and crustal geologic processes. Emphasis is on natural and anthropogenic phenomena including earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, landslides, climate change, soil erosion, pollution, waste management, and energy resources. Laboratories and field trips highlight geologic perspectives on the environment.

Three hours lecture, three hours lab per week.

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