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290053 VO Natural Hazards, Vulnerability and Catastrophes: Scientific Basics (2023W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Moodle

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Details

max. 200 participants
Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 05.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 12.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 19.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 09.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 16.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 23.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 07.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 14.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 11.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 18.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Thursday 25.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Within this lecture, the fundamental basics of natural hazards, vulnerability and disasters will be taught by respective specialists. Hereby, the different theories and concepts will be presented and further explored by a variety of practical examples.
All materials will be provided on the moodle-platform.

Assessment and permitted materials

The final evaluation will be through a written exam via moodle consisting of multiple choice and open questions. The exam will take place online, but on site in the lecture hall.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

In the written exam, there will be 4 open questions and 20 mc-questions. To pass the exam, 50% of points need to be gained.

Examination topics

The content of the exam focusses on the lecture overheads and the respective reference lists as well as MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) provided herein.

Reading list

In addition to the subject-specific literature references at the end of each lecture unit, reference is made to the following basic books:
Birkmann J. (2013): Measuring vulnerability to natural hazards.- United Nations University Press. 720 S.
Felgentreff C. & Glade T. (Hrsg.) (2008): Naturrisiken und Sozialkatastrophen.- Spektrum Akademischer Verlag/Springer. 454 S.
Fuchs S. & Thaler T. (2018): Vulnerability and Resilience to Natural Hazards.- Cambridge University Press. 350 S.

Association in the course directory

(EC NatKat 1) (BA UF GW 19)

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