Course Description

GG395 The World's Problem Environments 0.5

An examination of pressing problems of environment deterioration resulting from the human impact in regions that appear especially sensitive to modern development. These regions can be characterized broadly by specific clima-geomorphic and biotic conditions. Current trends in the arid and humid tropics, high mountain regions, wetlands, coastal and ocean environments will be examined.

Prerequisite: One of ES100*, GG230, GG231, GG280*, GG290.

Exclusion: GG345.

Official electronic version updated on November 10, 2000

M. Watson, Editor