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John E Vidale
ESS 202
Seattle Campus

Earthquakes

Earthquakes of the Pacific Northwest and around the world -- their cause and relationship to plate tectonics; why, where, and when they occur. How earthquakes affect human life: shaping landscape, hazards. Laboratory explores physical processes associated with earthquakes. One field trip. Open to non-science majors.

Class description

Earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest and around the world.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Lectures, labs, and a group writing and presentation project.

Recommended preparation

An open mind (not too much math).

Class assignments and grading

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Class details
Last Update by John E Vidale
Date: 03/26/2008