James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

EV5454 - Natural Hazards

Subject Description

The subject examines the geomorphic patterns and processes of river channel, floodplain, estuary and beach environments, with a particular focus on the tropics. Human impacts and environmental management processes are considered.

Learning Outcomes

• identify, describe, and critically evaluate the physical characteristics, causes, impacts and management of various forms of natural hazards affecting human society
• retrieve, analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate natural hazard information and data from a range of sources
• convey ideas, arguments and conclusions clearly and coherently through well-developed written and oral communication skills
• apply the principles of natural hazard risk assessment to critically appraise a real-world natural hazard problem and its management

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Individual
• Practicals and Field Report - (30%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  EV3454

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