GEOL 115
Spring 2025 All Classes
All Classes
Hollywood Rocks: Earth Science in the Movies
Credit: 3 hours.
Explores the dynamic intersection of science and cinema by evaluating depictions of the Earth sciences in Hollywood movies. Examines the scientific accuracy behind the on-screen depictions of natural hazards and evaluates the underlying processes that control their formation and dangers they represent. Provides practical insights on hazard preparedness and safety. Topics include Earthquakes, Volcanic Eruptions, Severe Weather, Asteroid Impacts, Space Travel, and Climate Change.
This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in
Fall 2022 for:
Nat Sci & Tech - Phys Sciences
Section Status updates every 10 minutes.
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76820
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Lecture-Discussion
Lecture-Discussion
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A
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11:00AM
-11:50AM
5:00PM
-7:50PM
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MWF
T
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2079 Natural History Building
2079 Natural History Building
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Christie, M
Christie, M
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