Semester: | 7th |
Course Type: | Elective |
Course Code: | Ε7201 |
eClass URL | ➽ |
Hours per Week | |
- Lecturing: | 1 |
- Practical/Lab Exersices: | 3 |
Total Hours of Fieldwork Exersice: | 12 |
ERASMUS: | ✔ |
ECTS: | 4 |
Teaching Units: | 4 |
Prerequisites: | - |
Expected Prior Knowlegde: | Υ2202E5203Υ3202Υ5203 |
The course covers the fundamental principles of natural disasters study and management, both in national and global level.
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.