GEO 531 - Natural Hazards and Human Risk Factors

3 CR

This course covers the human dimensions of natural hazards, including what are natural hazards; what hazards are typical to Maine, New England, and other places of interest to the enrolled students; what causes disaster; how to mitigate the risks posed by typical hazards encountered; and how planning, infrastructure, community/social organizations can reduce risk and increase resilience of communities. (This course is cross-listed with SSC 531 and TEM 531.)

Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Permission of the Instructor.