Landscape Hazards and Disasters

Course aim

To introduce students to the study of natural hazards and build an understanding of the physical processes that trigger catastrophic events and their impacts on societies both globally and in the context of the Australian landscape.

Course content

The course will cover each of the globally and nationally significant natural hazards including climate change, drought, flood, bushfire, volcanic eruption, earthquake, landslide (mass wastage), cyclones and disease. Each hazard will be defined, considered in the context of historical events, examined from a scientific perspective, analysed for its’ impacts on and risks to human socio-economics.

Textbook(s)

Bryant, E.A. 2005, Natural Hazards, 2nd edition, Cambridge University Press, Melbourne

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 12 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 12 weeks
Field Placement (Fieldwork)	2 hours x 2 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 12 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 12 weeks
Field Placement (Fieldwork)	2 hours x 2 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Fact sheet, Research assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.