2024-2025 Catalog

FYS 1 Life on the Edge: How Geology Shapes Our Lives in Los Angeles and Environs

Are we ready for the Big One? How have water issues shaped the growth of California? Where has our energy come from and where will we get it from in the future? And can we move towards a more sustainable future? In this seminar, we will explore societally-relevant issues. Topics will include earthquakes, water, and issues related to energy and climate. These topics will then be expanded upon with scientific focus in the Geology 105 course.Open only to first-year frosh.

Credits

4 units

Corequisite

GEO 105