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9936 (v.2) Geography 113 - Natural Hazards - Geography of the Global Distribution, Causes and Impacts of Natural Hazards and Strategies Used to Minimise Risks


 

Area:

Department of Social Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.5

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Fieldwork:

1 x 0.5 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

1436 (v.4) Geography 111 - Natural Hazards - Geography of the Global Distribution, Causes and Impacts of Natural Hazards and Strategies Used to Minimise Risks or any previous version

Other Requisite(s):

Admission: to a course outside the School of Social Sciences.

Syllabus:

Natural hazards. Climatic hazards. Geologic and geomorphic hazards. Increased risks through urbanisation and poor management of agricultural and pastoral land. Hazard prediction and perception.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of Geography 113 students will have an appreciation of the geographic significance of either geologic and geomorphic natural hazards or climatic and biologic natural hazards in addition to a general understanding of the physical characteristics and economic and social implications of natural hazards. Began to develop skills in reading topographic maps and/or aerial photographs, and in observing and recording in the field. Had the opportunity to improve their skills in note takingand reading through the preparation of weekly summaries, oral presentations and class discussion and report writing through the preparation of a field report incorporating both primary and secondary information sources.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Abbott, P L., (1999), Natural Disasters, 2nd ed, WCB/McGraw-Hill. Alexander D., (1993), Natural Disasters, London, UCL Press, 632pp. Chapman D., (1994), Natural Hazards, 2nd ed, Oxford University Press. Dolan C., (1994) Hazard Geography, 2nd ed, AddisonWesley Publ. Ebert, C H V., (1997), Disasters: Violence of Nature & Threats by Man, 3rd ed Dubuque, Iowa, Kendall/Hunt Publishers, 238pp. Pilgrim A T., (1990), Selecting a Building Site in the Hills- A Guide to Buying Land. Curtin University, ParadigmPress. Taylor G and Pilgrim A T., (1990), Issues in Floodplain Management, Curtin University, Paradigm Press. Whittow J B., (1980), Disasters: The Anatomy of Environmental Hazards, Pelican Books. Whittow J B., (1984), The Penguin Dictionary of Physical Geography, Penguin.

Unit Texts:

(alternatives) Bryant E. A., (1991)., Natural Hazards, Cambridge University Press, Melbourne, 294pp. Murck B.W., (1997), Dangerous Earth- An Introduction to Geologic Hazards, John Wiley. Smith K., (2001), Environmental Hazards- Assessing Risk and Reducing Disasters, 3rd ed, London and New York, Routledge.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Summaries 5%, Test 70%, Written Assignment 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 10799 Earth Sciences not elsewhere classified

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Supplemental  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2  Y

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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