Faculty of Science

Objectives

To train students on aspects of Environmental Geology especially those with disastrous consequences on life, man, and on the environment. The course also treats methods of monitoring, controlling and possible prevention of, and mitigation against natural and man-made hazards.

Contents

Introduction and scope of Environmental Geology. Natural disasters: Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, volcanic gas releases, floods, and landslides. Environmental pollution, water, soil and air pollution. Industrial hazards and control of pollution. Aspects of environmental hazards in Cameroon and neighbouring countries, and in selected regions of the world. Types and uses of aerial photographs. Principles of remote Sensing. Active and passive systems remote sensing techniques and their geological applications.