This course examines the natural and human dimensions of hazards such as earthquakes, tsunamis, tropical storms, floods, landslides, soil erosion and desertification. Course work focuses on the causes of major natural hazards -- such as climate change, sea-level rise, and tectonics - as well as their spatial and temporal distribution. Moreover, students will be exposed to the assessment of risks posed to society and possibilities for sustainable adaptation.
Total hours per week: 3 hrs
| AUs | 3.0 AUs |
| Grade Type | |
| Prerequisite | |
| Exam | 26 November 2026, 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm |
The Exam information shown may be subject to changes. Students are to check the finalised exam timetable with exam seat information, which will be available at the 'Examination Seating Arrangement' webpage, 2 weeks before start of examination.
Available Indexes
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 930 | COMMON LEC (LE) 0930-1220 Mon LT19 | ||||
| 1000 | |||||
| 1030 | |||||
| 1100 | |||||
| 1130 | |||||
| 1200 |
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