Past and present mechanisms of global tectonics, including mountain building, ocean-basin structure, continental drift, mantle processes, structural geology and petrology of Earth's crust, and the tectonic history of selected key regions of the globe. Students interested in this course without a LAB should enroll in GEOSCI 535.

Natural hazards as interaction of extreme geophysical events and the spatial organization of human activities. Topics include earthquakes, floods, drought, landslides, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Policy and economic implications of hazards, risk assessment, hazard mapping. Some prior experience of scientific subjects recommended.

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This course is taught in English. This course will explore the teaching of foreign/second languages from theoretical, historical, and practical perspectives. Students will engage in a range of activities designed to reinforce their understanding of the material and guide its application to their developing language teaching practices. The course is intended for both experienced and inexperienced language teachers.