Course Description:

Surveys natural phenomena that have extreme environmental effects on the earth: earthquakes, volcanoes, and mass movements; severe weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and droughts, tsunamis and storm surges; and impacts by meteors and comets. Emphasizes effects on human populations and includes strategies to mitigate and avoid disasters. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Field trips may be required.

Meets General Ed Areas:

Cal-GETC Area 5A: Physical Science, CSU Area B1: Physical Science, IGETC Area 5A: Physical Science, VCCCD GE Area 5: Natural Sciences

Course Corequisites:

NONE

Field trips

may be required.

Section Information as of 21-JUL-2026 05:07:39 PM

• CRN: 31055
• Instructor: Pavia, Jennifer
• Section Corequisites: NONE
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• Delivery Mode: This is a fully online class without pre-scheduled meetings.
• Course Materials: Moorpark College Bookstore

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