Environmental Hazards (GEOS3106)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Recommended prerequisite
Successful completion of #16
Assessment methods
Written practical exercises, exam
Course enquiries
Doctor Annie Lau (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Dr Annie Lau (annie.lau@uq.edu.au)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This Course describes where & how interacting environmental & social systems create distinctive landscapes, regions & places at risk from environmental hazards. Determinants of community exposure, risk & resilience to hazards are identified & analysed from a geographical perspective, as are society's attempts to manage & adapt to hazards.