Academic Catalog

GEOE414 ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY

Course Code: 5640414
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(2-2)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Geological Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. VEDAT DOYURAN
Offered Semester: Fall or Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Environmental concepts of population and environment. Hazardous Earth processes; flooding, mass movements, earthquakes, and coastal hazards. Human interaction with environment. Groundwater contamination and the geological aspects of waste disposal. Environmental health.