Syllabus
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Course Code: OE-305 Course Name: Natural Disasters |
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| MODULE NO / UNIT | COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE | NOTES |
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| 1 | Introduction to hazards: Hazards’ classification and distribution, Natural Hazards and their effects, hazard prediction and early warning, role of community and stakeholders. Earthquakes: classification, distribution, causes and effects. Tsunami: Types, effects, prediction and early warning systems. | |
| 2 | Landslides: classification, distribution, causes, effects and prevention/mitigation of landslides. Volcanic hazards: Types, distribution, causes and effects of volcanoes and related hazards. Floods: Types and factors leading to floods, flood control/mitigation measures. Cyclones, thunderstorms and lightning, prediction and early warning, droughts and desertification. | |
