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Course Description
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Course Name
Hazards and Society
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Host University
Maynooth University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Atmospheric Science, Geography
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Today, the world is facing disaster on an unprecedented scale with more than 255 million people, on average, being affected by disasters globally each year between 1994 and 2003. It is therefore critical that we aim to improve our understanding of natural hazards and the how these hazards interact with societies to result in disasters. The geographer, through understanding the physical dynamics of hazards and key social processes has a lot to offer this field of study. The module will include topics such as; critiques of past approaches to understanding and managing disasters; auditing and examining trends in disasters; understanding the processes giving rise to common hazards; examining theories of vulnerability and resilience; early warning for loss reduction; emerging issues for hazards and disasters such as climate change, and the growth of mega-cities.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.