INSTRUCTORS
Lectures: | V. Antoniou, Laboratory Teaching Staff E. Lekkas, Prof. H Kranis, Assoc. Prof. N. Evelpidou, Prof. P. Nomikou, Assoc. Prof. V. Kouskouna, Prof. E. Andreadakis, Laboratory Technical Staff E. Kapourani, Laboratory Technical Staff |
Lab. Training: | V. Antoniou, Laboratory Teaching Staff E. Lekkas, Prof. V. Kouskouna, Prof. E. Andreadakis, Laboratory Technical Staff E. Kapourani, Laboratory Technical Staff |
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COURSE KEY ELEMENTS
LEVEL / SEMESTER: | EQF level 6; NQF of Greece level 6 / 7th |
TYPE: | Scientific Area, Specific background, Skills development |
TEACHING ACTIVITIES - HOURS/WEEK - ECTS: | Lectures, Practical exercises
1 hour of lecturing,
3 hours of practical exercises per week,
4 ECTS credit |
Prerequisites: | Recommended: - Y2201 - Introduction to Geology
- E5203 - Volcanology
- Y3203 - Seismology
- Y5203 - Engineering Geology
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Language of instruction and Assessment: | Greek (V.S.1 English) |
Availability to Erasmus+ Students: | YES in English |
COURSE CONTENT:
A. Lectures
- Introduction to Natural Disasters: The problem on a local, national and international level - social and economic impact - types of Natural Disasters
- Technological and NaTech Disasters: Basic terms and principles
- Flood Hazard: Description – management steps – action and intervention by step – national and international management framework – the role of International Organizations and NGOs
- Seismic Hazard: Description – damage distribution zones - management steps – action and intervention by step – national and international management framework – the role of International Organizations and NGOs
- Landslide (mass movement) Hazard: Description – damage distribution zones - management steps – action and intervention by step – national and international management framework – the role of International Organizations and NGOs
- Wildfire Hazard: Description – damage distribution zones - management steps – action and intervention by step – national and international management framework – the role of International Organizations and NGOs
- Volcanic Hazard: Description – damage distribution zones - management steps – action and intervention by step – national and international management framework – the role of International Organizations and NGOs
- Desertification Hazard: Description – damage distribution zones - management steps – action and intervention by step – national and international management framework – the role of International Organizations and NGOs
B. Practical Exercises:
The students work on a GIS platform in order to determine the vulnerability factors and the natural disaster(s) risk(s) of a given Greek Municipality. Specifically, they determine the disaster risk of
- flooding,
- mass movement phenomena,
- an earthquake,
- a volcanic eruption,
- wildfires and
- desertification.
C. Fieldwork
One day field trip at areas recently affected by natural disaster(s) that provides insight to the identification and mapping of natural hazards, vulnerability, risk, and analysis of pre- and post-disaster phases and is followed by the writing of a short essay – report.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES - TEACHING METHODS:
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
| Activity | Student’s effort |
| Lectures | 13 hours |
| Practical Exercises | 39 hours |
| Fieldwork | 12 hours |
| Unguided Study | 20 hours |
| Preparation for final Assessment | 16 hours |
| Total student effort | 100 hours |
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
The assessment process is conducted in Greek (there is the pos-sibility of examination in English for Erasmus students), as follows:
I. LECTURES (50%)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions and Multiple Choice Test and/or
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions
ΙΙ. FIELDWORK EXERCISES (50%)
- Short essay writing for each exercise and for field work activities
In the case of an unsuccessful result (<5), the students have the possibility to repeat the exercises.
- Auxiliary material (questions, exercises, etc.) for the exams is posted on the online e-Class platform
RECOMMENDED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Suggested Bibliography
- Lekkas, Ε. (2000). Natural and Technological disasters. ISBN 960-90329-0-7, 278p. (in Greek)
1 V.S.: Visitor Students (e.g. ERASMUS)