ENV 1540 - Geologic and Environmental Hazards—Denver and Vicinity

2(2 + 0)

Prerequisite: GEL 1010 recommended

This courses examines the geologic and environmental hazards around the Denver region, including mass wasting, swelling clays, subsidence and flooding, as well as contamination and remediation efforts at the Lowry Landfill and the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. Future homeowners learn the meaning of “buyer beware.”Note: Students cannot take both ENV 1540 and ENV 3540 for credit.