GEOL 1150: Water, Energy and the Environment: An Introduction to Earth Resources
Themes
- Water, mineral, and energy resources are essential to what we do in our everyday lives.
- Their formation and distribution around the globe are due to fascinating geologic processes.
- Our dependence on these resources has a measurable impact on the Earth systems and humans.
- Continued need for water and energy resources poses challenges to ensuringÌýtheir sustainable use.
Course Description
Explores how geological processes and human populations together affect the quantity, quality and availability of Earth resources. Includes examination of the water cycle and how humans use and modify water; fossil-fuel and mineral resources, and renewable energy options. Sustainable versus non-sustainable use and population growth is considered.Ìý