Module #1 Introduction to Environmental Geology Overview of the field of environmental geology, importance of geology in environmental issues, and course objectives
Module #2 Earth Materials and Processes Introduction to rocks, minerals, and geological processes that shape the Earths surface
Module #3 Plate Tectonics and Geologic Hazards Principles of plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides
Module #4 Water and the Environment Hydrologic cycle, groundwater, surface water, and water quality issues
Module #5 Soil Science and Geology Formation, composition, and properties of soils, and their role in environmental issues
Module #6 Geologic Factors in Environmental Problems How geological factors contribute to environmental issues such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution
Module #7 Natural Resources and the Environment Renewable and non-renewable resources, sustainability, and environmental impact of resource extraction
Module #8 Mining and the Environment Environmental impacts of mining, mining regulations, and sustainable mining practices
Module #9 Energy and the Environment Fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and renewable energy sources, and their environmental implications
Module #10 Climate Change and Geology Geological evidence for climate change, causes, and implications for the environment
Module #11 Sea-Level Rise and Coastal Geology Causes and effects of sea-level rise, coastal erosion, and geological responses to climate change
Module #12 Environmental Planning and Policy Land-use planning, environmental policy, and regulations related to geological issues
Module #13 Geological Hazards and Risk Assessment Assessing and mitigating geological hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, and floods
Module #14 Waste Management and Geology Geological aspects of waste disposal, landfill design, and environmental implications
Module #15 Environmental Monitoring and Remediation Methods for monitoring environmental pollution, remediation techniques, and geotechnical considerations
Module #16 Case Studies in Environmental Geology In-depth examination of specific environmental geology case studies, such as superfund sites, oil spills, and natural disasters
Module #17 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing Applications of GIS and remote sensing in environmental geology, including data analysis and visualization
Module #18 Field Methods in Environmental Geology Hands-on experience with field techniques, including sampling, mapping, and data collection
Module #19 Laboratory Analysis in Environmental Geology Laboratory techniques for analyzing geological samples, including rock and soil analysis
Module #20 Computational Modeling in Environmental Geology Applications of numerical modeling in environmental geology, including groundwater flow and contaminant transport
Module #21 Sustainable Development and Geology Role of geology in sustainable development, including sustainable resource management and environmental stewardship
Module #22 Environmental Ethics and Geology Ethical considerations in environmental geology, including professional responsibilities and social justice
Module #23 Communication and Education in Environmental Geology Effective communication of environmental geology issues to the public, policymakers, and other stakeholders
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Environmental Geology career
