Undergraduate CUR-GPH230-2022
Natural Hazards
Study the fury of natural hazards. Consider how far and wide their effects span, along with strategies to minimise our vulnerability to their wrath. Learn about environmental planning and sustainable development.
$1,002 $1,252
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 29 Aug 2022
QS RANKING 2022
11
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
17
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- examine the geographical distribution of hazard events in the context of risk and vulnerability of the natural and built environment
- systems discuss the relevance of the principles of environmental planning and sustainable development to risk management in vulnerable communities
- evaluate the impact of high carbon lives on the intensity and frequency of severe natural hazards events
- analyse adaptation strategies for minimising risk and vulnerability to natural hazard events including low carbon futures
- develop skills in the interpretation and analysis of data
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- Introduction: The New Catastrophism
- Hazards: Tectonic
- Hazards: Hydrological and Atmospheric
- Hazards: Tech and Bio
- Himalayas and climatic hazards
- Paradigms & Approaches: Vulnerability, Risk & Adaptation
- Approaches: Political Ecology
- Case Study: Reflections on 2015 Nepal earthquake
- Case Study: Climate Change Adaptation Bangladesh
- Case Study: Fire in the Australian Landscape
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject examines the political ecologies of hazards from a geographical perspective. The concepts of risk, 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 developing and developed countries.
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- Laboratory (50%)
- Report (50%)
Current study term: 28 Aug 22 to 27 Nov 22
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