EESC 1168 Environmental Geosciences: Earth Processes and Risks
This course may be taken independently of EESC1167.. This course will explore the dynamic processes operating on and within the earth and how those processes can impact humans. We will explore the nature of natural disasters, including river and coastal flooding, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides, severe storms, climate changes, and bombardment by rare extraterrestrial objects. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the current science used to predict the occurrences of these disasters, how accurate those predictions are, and the associated mitigation practices.
Course overview
- Department
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Spring
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Natural Science
Requirements fulfilled
- University Core: Natural Science (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.66 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.05 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Shreya Kanakiya | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 78 of 93 |
| Fall 2023 | Mark D Behn | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 of 61 |
| Fall 2021 | Mark D Behn | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 1–3 hrs/week | 29 of 52 |