5228 (v.5) Geography 318 - Natural Hazards and Environmental Planning

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Area:	Department of Social Sciences
Contact Hours:	5.0
Credits:	50.0
Lecture:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Fieldwork:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s):	5223 (v.5) Geography 218 - Natural Hazards and Environmental Planning
A select number of climatic, geomorphic, geologic and technological hazards are examined. Environmental, economic and social impacts are considered in addition to spatial and temporal patterns and magnitude and frequency of hazards. Development of publicpolicy, environmental planning, hazard prediction and other strategies to minimise risk.