Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - GEOG 312 D100

Geography of Natural Hazards (4)

Class Number: 3582

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 20, 2018
    Fri, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Andrew Perkins
    ajp7@sfu.ca
    778.782.2560
    Office: RCB 6231

  • Prerequisites:

    GEOG 111 or EASC 101.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the occurrence and origin of natural hazards such as volcanic eruptions, landslides, etc. Interaction between the relevant natural processes and society will be examined, as well as prediction of natural events and the amelioration of the effects of such events within different cultural contexts. Students with credit for GEOG 212 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

Largely via the motivating force of fear, natural hazards can mobilize massive numbers of individuals and resources in short periods of time. The 21st century response to natural hazards has been significantly impacted by globalization, disaster capital and the geospatial revolution. This course will explore the human-related effects of geophysical hazards including: earthquakes, slope instability, volcanism, tsunamis, severe weather events, floods, and sea-level rise, through a geographic lens. Discussion groups will evaluate local and extralocal examples of the hazards discussed from a 360-degree perspective culminating in perspectives on improved response and mitigation.

Note:
This course may be applied to the Certificate of Liberal Arts.
No tutorials the first week of class.

Grading

  • Cascadia Quiz 5%
  • Poster Project 8%
  • Pre-tutorial Quizzes 16%
  • Tutorial Assignments 16%
  • Midterm Exam 20%
  • Final Exam 35%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Keller, E.A., D.E. DeVecchio, & J.J. Clague. 2013. Natural Hazards: Earth’s Processes as Hazards, Disasters, and Catastrophes. 3rd Edition preferred. Pearson Canada, Toronto. ISBN: 978-0133564877.

Registrar Notes:

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