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ESM204Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Environmental Hazards And Disaster Management

This course introduces learners to the fundamental concepts of environmental hazards and natural disaster management. It explores various natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and snow avalanches, as well as common environmental hazards like floods, drought, desertification, landslides, and acid rain. The course examines the causes, consequences, and management strategies for these hazards, with a focus on the Nigerian environment.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Environmental HazardsNatural DisastersDisaster ManagementRisk AssessmentMitigation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Environmental Hazards

2

Natural Disasters

3

Earthquakes

4

Floods

5

Drought

6

Volcanic Hazards

7

Landslides

8

Snow Avalanches

9

Acid Rain

10

Desertification

Total Topics10 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Basic knowledge in geography

biology

and chemistry

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Environmental Manager

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Disaster Response Coordinator

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Environmental Consultant

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Safety Officer

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Environmental Educator

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Environmental ManagementEmergency ServicesGovernment AgenciesConsulting FirmsEducation

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction to Environmental Hazards and Disasters

3h

Unit 1: Introduction to Environmental Hazards and Disasters

3 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to environmental hazards and disasters.
  • •Understand the conceptual background of environmental hazards.
  • •Identify the toll of environmental hazards and their impact on development.
  • •Explore perspectives on prevention and reconstruction of natural hazards.
  • •Discuss ways to reduce the impact of natural hazards.
Week
2

Module 2: Earthquake

3h

Unit 2: Earthquake

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of an earthquake.
  • •Describe seismic waves and their characteristics.
  • •Differentiate between magnitude and intensity of earthquakes.
  • •Discuss the occurrence and severity of earthquakes.
  • •Examine ground motion, ground failure, tsunamis, and fire hazards associated with earthquakes.
Week
3

Module 3: Floods

3h

Unit 3: Floods

3 study hours
  • •Define the term flood and its conceptual clarification.
  • •Identify different types of floods, including river floods and coastal floods.
  • •Discuss the causes of floods and their beneficent effects.
  • •Explain the negative effects of floods and their impact on communities.
Week
4

Module 4: Drought and Desertification

3h

Unit 4: Drought and Desertification: Concepts and Causes

3 study hours
  • •Describe drought and its characteristics.
  • •Review the concepts of drought and desertification.
  • •Identify indicators of desertification.
  • •Discuss the causes of desertification and their impact on the environment.
Week
5

Module 5: Impacts of Droughts and Desertification

3h

Unit 5: Impacts of Droughts and Desertification

3 study hours
  • •Identify major impacts of drought and desertification.
  • •Examine socio-economic impacts of drought and desertification.
  • •Discuss methods for controlling desertification, including short-term and long-term techniques.
  • •Understand the concept of irreversible desertification.
  • •Explore the importance of remote sensing in desertification control.
Week
6

Module 6: Volcanic Hazards

3h

Unit 6: Volcanic Hazards (1)

3 study hours
  • •Discuss volcanic tectonic settings.
  • •Identify primary volcanic hazards.
  • •Examine ground deformation and its impact on the environment.
Week
7

Module 6: Volcanic Hazards

3h

Unit 7: Volcanic Hazards (II)

3 study hours
  • •Explain the relationship between lather slides and volcanic eruptions.
  • •Discuss methods of diverting and controlling lava flows, including bombing, artificial barriers, and water sprays.
  • •Examine vulnerability modification adjustments and community preparedness.
  • •Explore forecasting and warning techniques for volcanic eruptions.
Week
8

Module 7: Landslide

3h

Unit 8: Landslide

3 study hours
  • •Review the conceptual framework of landslides.
  • •Identify different types of landslide terrain.
  • •Discuss the strength of materials during a landslide.
  • •Examine the causes of landslides, including rotational slides and translational slides.
  • •Explore rock falls and debris flows.
Week
9

Module 8: Snow Avalanches

3h

Unit 9: Snow Avalanches

3 study hours
  • •Discuss snow avalanches in Europe and North America.
  • •Examine the snow avalanche path and its characteristics.
  • •Explore the character of snow avalanche motion.
Week
10

Module 9: Acid Rain

3h

Unit 10: Acid Rain

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the causes of acid rain.
  • •Examine the effects of acid rain on living and non-living components of the environment.
  • •Explore methods for preventing acid rain, including individual efforts and government actions.
Week
11

Review and Consolidation

4h

Review of Modules 1-3

4 study hours
  • •Review key concepts from Modules 1-3.
  • •Complete assignments and TMAs related to introductory topics.
  • •Prepare for mid-course assessments.
Week
12

Review and Consolidation

4h

Review of Modules 4-6

4 study hours
  • •Review key concepts from Modules 4-6.
  • •Work on assignments and TMAs related to intermediate topics.
  • •Practice problem-solving techniques.
Week
13

Review and Consolidation

4h

Review of Modules 7-9

4 study hours
  • •Review key concepts from Modules 7-9.
  • •Finalize assignments and TMAs.
  • •Prepare for final examinations.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key terms and concepts.

2

Practice applying disaster management techniques to real-world scenarios.

3

Review case studies of past environmental disasters and their management.

4

Focus on understanding the causes and consequences of each type of hazard.

5

Allocate study time proportionally based on the weightage of each module in the final examination.

6

Create concept maps linking different types of environmental hazards and their interdependencies.

7

Review all tutor-marked assignments and incorporate feedback into your study plan.

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