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GV2HAZ-Natural Hazards
Module Provider: Geography and Environmental Science
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
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Current from: 2019/0
Email: alison.macleod@reading.ac.uk
Type of module:
Summary module description:
This module introduces and investigates the origin, frequency and impacts of a range of natural hazards. These will be considered at both the local and global geographical scales.
Aims:
This module aims to introduce the scientific basis of a range of natural hazards, discuss their effects, and consider hazard prediction, mitigation, and prevention. This will be facilitated through the use of well-documented case studies of past natural hazard events/disasters.
Assessable learning outcomes:
On completion of this module it is expected that a student will be able to: * Describe and explain the nature and variety of natural hazards * Provide a detailed and reasoned account of how hazards arise, for example from vulcanicity, seismicity, land instability, wildfires, Ìýsnow avalanches and glacial lake outbursts * Discuss the key aspects of permafrost engineering hazards and drylands hazards * Critically evaluate different approaches to hazard mitigation and management * Outline the nature of historical hazard events and assess the lessons learned from themÌý
Additional outcomes:
The module also aims to encourage team working, practical observation and recording skills, essay writing under exam conditions.Ìý
Outline content:
The unit begins with an overview of the nature of natural hazards, and this is then followed by lectures on a range of topics relating to natural hazards, that may include: volcanic hazards, earthquake hazards and tsunamis, hazards of land instability and lake outburst, dryland hazards, permafrost and associated engineering hazards, wildfires, snow or ice avalanche hazards. Associated practical sessions will, for example, include investigations of slope instabilities, earthquake waves and their effects, volcanic rocks and minerals
Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Lectures and laboratory and computer-based practical sessions.
Ìý | Autumn | Spring | Summer |
Lectures | 15 | ||
Practicals classes and workshops | 8 | ||
Guided independent study: | 77 | ||
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Total hours by term | 100 | 0 | 0 |
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Total hours for module | 100 |
Method | Percentage |
Written exam | 100 |
Summative assessment- Examinations:
Two hours
Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:
Formative assessment methods:
Penalties for late submission:
The Module Convener will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:
The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at:
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.
Assessment requirements for a pass:
A mark of 40% overall
Reassessment arrangements:
Re-examinationÌý
Additional Costs (specified where applicable):
Last updated: 24 April 2019
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