Course Overview
Students will travel to numerous field locations become familiar with various types of geohazards found in both urban and rural environments. They will also be shown how to research existing information related to identify areas with potential geohazards before doing reconnaissance level field trips. The typical signs and symptoms for recent slides, slumps, falls, debris flows, and avalanches that can be readily observed in the field will be reviewed. Students will also be able to describe their responsibilities in relationship to members of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
2.5
- Retired
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Interpret existing geological, surficial material, and terrain assessment maps in preparation for field work.
- Analyze aerial photographs for indications of recent mass movements in an area.
- Identify areas with recent slides, slumps, rock falls in the field.
- Identify avalanche track hazard areas in the field.
- Recognize high water marks, and floodplain areas.
- Identify the symptoms of debris torrent streams.
- Identify and describe fluvial and alluvial fans.
- Assess when a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist is needed to assess the hazards and risk in an area before continuing with field activities.
Effective as of Fall 2009
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