Environmental Hazards (GEOS3106)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2021
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Earth and Environment Sc Schl
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
2 Practical or Laboratory hours
Prerequisite
GEOS1100
Assessment methods
Written report, practical exercises, exam.
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Work Integrated Learning
Field Experience
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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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.