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Spring 2019 Catalog 
    
Spring 2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PH 101 - Laboratory for PH 100


Credit Hours: 1

A laboratory course to complement PH-100 (The Science of Natural Disasters). A hands-on companion lab designed to illustrate and enhance the lectures and activities in PH 100. In the lab, students will learn about and use the scientific method to explore the causes and effects of natural phenomena such as seismic activity and earthquakes, volcanology and volcanic chemistry, meteorology of hurricanes, flooding, coast line erosion and down-slope movement.

Fulfills SUNY General Education – Natural Sciences.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • understand and utilize Scientific Method and the steps involved. This laboratory exercise helps the student to develop scientific literacy; the use of scientific method to solve problems and establish good research practices;
  • develop an understanding of the Earth’s structure and  demonstrate the dynamic processes at work within the planet using laboratory exercises;
  • gain an awareness and understanding of the earth’s natural hazards; and
  • gain insight about weather patterns and the role they play in meteorological hazards. In this laboratory, the topic of the frequency and severity of hurricanes, cyclones and “freak” snowstorms is addressed.


Concurrent Registration: PH 100 recommended.
F/S (N, S)