GEOG 384A - Disaster Geography Field Component 1 s.h.

The service-learning field course entails a cultural immersion experience in a disaster-recovery zone, typically an urban area such as New Orleans. Students will learn about disaster geographies (cultural complexities, role of physical landscapes, and environmental issues) surrounding the disaster event. Social justice issues and environmental problems will be stressed. The course meetings consists of a week-long immersion field trip to the site. Offered annually, typically in the Spring semester.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.