GEOG 110
Landscapes of Disaster: An Introduction to Natural Hazards
Geography
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Exploring natural and social science of disturbances by analyzing causes, consequences, and role of human behavior in causing and mitigating natural disasters.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Dimensions of disasters
Learning Outcome
Define and categorize environmental hazards along several dimensions, and situate disasters within their physical and societal contexts
Title
Application of scientific principles and reasoning
Learning Outcome
Use scientific principles and reasoning to evaluate environmental hazards, investigate the causes and consequences of disasters, and suggest appropriate mitigation and disaster reduction strategies
Title
Interactions of Physical and Human Factors
Learning Outcome
Evaluate the physical, cultural, and socioeconomic factors influencing human vulnerability to disasters in a global context
