Natural Hazards and Risk Analysis with GIS
Overview
Subject area
GEP
Catalog Number
635
Course Title
Natural Hazards and Risk Analysis with GIS
Department(s)
Description
Fundamentals of the natural hazards and disasters origin; physical and social implications; methods of quantitative and qualitative analysis; elements of geographic, geological, social and political analysis applied to risk estimation and mitigation and management measures. Use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools and analytical techniques in lab exercises and assignments.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Academic Progress Units
4
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Laboratory
Hours
2
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
033462