Living with Hazards
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| GEOG2073 | Geography | 2 | 20 | Full Year UK, Spring UK |
- Code
- GEOG2073
- School
- Geography
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK, Spring UK
Summary
This module considers the nature, causes and impacts of a wide range of natural and anthropogenic hazards, including geological hazards (e.g. volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunamis), extreme weather, wildfires and floods. Case-studies will be taken from a large range of geographical contexts. Students will also gain an understanding of the societal implications of each of the hazards considered and elements of risk management.
Target Students
Only available to students on BA/BSc Hons Geography (L700/F800), BSc Hons Environmental Sciences 2+2 (F759), BA Hons Archaeology & Geography (LV74). Available to Exchange students at convenors discretion.
Classes
Weekly teaching will take place through a mixture of lectures and seminars.
Assessment
- 50% Group Coursework: 2,500 words (Autumn)
- 50% Exam (2-hour): 2 hour take home exam (Spring)
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
This module aims to provide an understanding of a broad range of geohazards and their consequences on both natural environments and human societies. Students will gain an appreciation of the literature available on this topic and will learn how to effectively integrate their knowledge for scientific communication via a blog.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding:
• Mechanisms driving a range of natural and anthropogenic geohazards
• Societal implications of hazardous events and resilience
• Hazard and risk management and policy
Intellectual skills:
• Ability to evaluate the implications of hazardous events and their underlying mechanisms
• Development of arguments related to hazards and risks
• Ability to synthesise the interconnections between hazards and society
Professional practical skills.
• Ability to design and write a scientific blog
• Ability to synthesise information for scientific communication
Transferable skills.
• Time management
• Group work
• Data presentation