“Earthquakes in Your Backyard”
College: University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, Calif.
Course Description: “How close do you live to the fault? What is the chance of an earthquake this semester? What will be the impact on the Californian economy? The goal of this class is to inform future leaders of our society about the various hazards associated with earthquakes and tsunamis. You will learn to evaluate scientific information, solve problems and influence policy through the use of case studies.”
