The unit provides an essential framework for understanding the classification of natural hazards within Earth systems and explores key examples of geological, atmospheric, hydrological and biological hazards and explores the social relations and processes that turn hazard events into disasters. Given the vast majority of disasters are climate and weather-related, basics of weather, climate and climate change will be explored. Students will be introduced to key concepts in the study of hazards and disasters including underlying theories and models as well as critically interrogating concepts of vulnerability and resilience. Basic elements of the process of disaster risk reduction will be introduced. Case studies and examples from Australia and around the world will be drawn upon to unpack the nuances of hazard and disasters.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Geosciences Academic Operations |
---|---|
Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
?
|
6 credit points of 1000-level units from (GEOS1XXX or GEOL1XXX) |
Corequisites
?
|
None |
Prohibitions
?
|
GEOS2911 |
Assumed knowledge
?
|
None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Maria Seton, maria.seton@sydney.edu.au |
---|---|
Lecturer(s) | Maria Seton, maria.seton@sydney.edu.au |
Rebecca Hamilton, rebecca.hamilton@sydney.edu.au | |
Tutor(s) | Jonathon Leonard, jonathon.leonard@sydney.edu.au |
Stephen Lound, stephen.lound@sydney.edu.au |