312577 (v.2) Natural Hazards- Risk, Vulnerability and Adaptation 221
| Area: | School of Social Sciences and Asian Languages |
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| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.5 |
| Tuition Patterns: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Seminar: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Fieldwork: | 1 x .5 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus (HB) - C2010: | Examination of climatic, geomorphic, geologic and biologic natural hazards in the context of sustainable development. The level of risk, and vulnerability and adaptation to select hazards are examined at the global, regional and local scale. The spatial distribution, severity of hazard impacts and strategies to minimize vulnerability are examined in the context of climate change, sustainable development, public policy and the vulnerability of communities in both less developed countries and more developed countries. |
| Unit references, texts, outcomes and assessment details | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Field of Education: | 010799 Earth Sciences not elsewhere classified |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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