Universität Wien

290037 VO Natural Hazards, Vulnerability and Catastrophes: Scientific Basics (2021W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
MIXED
Moodle

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Details

max. 200 participants
Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The lecture will take place in a hybrid form this semester

  • Wednesday 06.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 13.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 20.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 27.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 03.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 10.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 17.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 24.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 01.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 15.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal II NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 12.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Wednesday 19.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Wednesday 26.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Pleas note that the lectures of Stefan Scheiderbauer are offered exclusively via online streaming. Note the schedule in moodle.

Within this lecture, the fundamental basics of natural hazards, vulnerability and disasters will be taught by respective specialists. Hereby, the different theories and concepts will be presented and further explored by a variety of practical examples.
All materials will be provided on the moodle-platform.

Assessment and permitted materials

The final evaluation will be through a written exam via moodle on the last day of the lecture.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

In the written exam, there will be one question (each 4 points) for the individual lecture. To pass the exam, 50% of points need to be gained.

Examination topics

The content of the exam focusses on the lecture overheads and the respective reference lists provided herein.

Reading list

Neben den fachspezifischen Literaturhinweisen am Ende jeder Vorlesungseinheit sei auf folgende Grundlagenbuch verwiesen:
Birkmann J. (2013): Measuring vulnerability to natural hazards.- United Nations University Press. 720 S.
Felgentreff C. & Glade T. (Hrsg.) (2008): Naturrisiken und Sozialkatastrophen.- Spektrum Akademischer Verlag/Springer. 454 S.
Fuchs S. & Thaler T. (2018): Vulnerability and Resilience to Natural Hazards.- Cambridge University Press. 350 S.

Association in the course directory

(EC NatKat 1)

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:22