Management of Natural Hazards

Code:

FLUP0809

Acronym:

GRN

Instance: 2006/2007 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geography
Course/CS Responsible:	Geography

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
GEO	56	Official Study Plan - LGEO	3	3	6	-
			4

Objectives

- To acquire an understanding of the dimension of the problems arising in the management of natural hazards.
- To develop independent skills in natural hazards analysis and in the implementation of management strategies.

Program

THEORETICAL CLASSES
1. Basic concepts: Hazard, Vulnerability, Resilience
2. Natural hazards in Portugal
3. Natural hazards in the Portuguese legislation
4. Natural hazards and physical planning
5. Perception of hazards
6. From the management of hazards to the management of crisis.

PRACTICAL CLASSES
Natural hazards in territorial planning: students will accomplish specific assignments

Main Bibliography

E-magazines on Natural Hazards available at FLUP for students to consult.

Complementary Bibliography

To be indicated throughout the semster.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Classes are based on a combination between explanatory lectures on the topics of study, guided reflection in class and individual reflection by the students.

Presentation of topics.

Reflection in class based on the topics introduced by the lecturer.

Document and statistical research carried out in class.

Oral presentation of a topic, for which students engage in reflection and research throughout the semester.

Software

No specific software is required.

Evaluation Type

Eligibility for exams

Minimum class attendance is not required.

Calculation formula of final grade

Theory - 50% + Practice - 50%.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable.

Classification improvement

According to the Assessment Regulations in force.

Observations

Language of instruction: Portuguese.