EV5454 - Natural Hazards

The subject examines the geomorphic patterns and processes of river channel, floodplain, estuary and beach environments, with a particular focus on the tropics. Human impacts and environmental management processes are considered.

Learning Outcomes

• identify, describe, and critically evaluate the physical characteristics, causes, impacts and management of various forms of natural hazards affecting human society;
• retrieve, analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate natural hazard information and data from a range of sources;
• convey ideas, arguments and conclusions clearly and coherently through well-developed written and oral communication skills;
• apply the principles of natural hazard risk assessment to critically appraise a real-world natural hazard problem and its management.

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Individual
• Practicals and Field Report - (30%) - Individual.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.