2019-2020 / GEOL0319-2

Geological hazard and risk assessment

From theory to field work

Project

Duration

From theory to field work : 25h Th, 10h Pr, 2d FW
Project : 20h Proj.

Number of credits

 Master of Science (MSc) in Geological and Mining Engineering5 crédits 
 Master of Science (MSc) in Geological and Mining Engineering (Co-diplomation avec l'Université polytechnique de Madrid)5 crédits 

Lecturer

From theory to field work : Hans-Balder Havenith
Project : Hans-Balder Havenith

Coordinator

Hans-Balder Havenith

Language(s) of instruction

English language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The lecture includes all aspects related to geological risk : hazards, vulnerability, disaster response, risk mitigation...
applied to earthquakes, mass movements, volcanic ... with focus on hazard coupling mechanisms.
Both scientific and socio-economic aspects are considered.

From theory to field work

The lecture includes all aspects related to geological risk : hazards, vulnerability, disaster response, risk mitigation...
applied to earthquakes, mass movements, volcanic ... with focus on hazard coupling mechanisms.
Both scientific and socio-economic aspects are considered.

Project

The lecture includes all aspects related to geological risk : hazards, vulnerability, disaster response, risk mitigation...
applied to earthquakes, mass movements, volcanic ... with focus on hazard coupling mechanisms.
Both scientific and socio-economic aspects are considered.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The goal is to understand the coupling between hazards as well as the link between hazard and risk.

From theory to field work

The goal is to understand the coupling between hazards as well as the link between hazard and risk.

Project

The goal is to understand the coupling between hazards as well as the link between hazard and risk.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Good knowledge of English and maths. (lecture given in English)

From theory to field work

Good knowledge of English and maths. (lecture given in English)

Project

  Good knowledge of English and maths. (lecture given in English)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Development and computation of (earthquake) risk scenarios

From theory to field work

Development and computation of (earthquake) risk scenarios

Project

Development and computation of (earthquake) risk scenarios

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

6 lectures of 3h, 
2 sessions of 3h of exercices (scenarios) and seminars
3 seismological field days in Belgium, in 2019-20 and 2020-21.
Then, lectures will be given in 2022-23, 24-25, 26-27, with a trip to the Alps, Sicily or similar.  

From theory to field work

6 lectures of 3h, 
2 sessions of 3h of exercices (scenarios) and seminars
2 field days related to Liege microzonation in 2019-20 and 2020-21.
Then, lectures will be given in 2022-23, 24-25, 26-27, with a trip to Sicily or similar.

Project

6 lectures of 3h, 
4 sessions of 3h of exercices (scenarios) and seminars
3 seismological and geomorphological field days (with geophysics) in Belgium/Germany,
in 2019-20 and 2020-21.
Then, lectures will be given in 2022-23, 24-25, 26-27, combined with a trip in the Alps, Sicily, or similar.

Recommended or required readings

  PPT files and other documents (provided at the beginning of the lecture)

From theory to field work

  PPT files and other documents (provided at the beginning of the lecture)

Project

 PPT files and other documents (provided at the beginning of the lecture)

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral Examination and Project presentation.
Field trip report.

From theory to field work

Oral Examination and Project presentation.
Field trip report.

Project

Oral Examination and Project presentation.
Field trip report.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

HB. Havenith
Géorisques et Environnement, Bât. B18, 4000 Liège (Sart Tilman)  Tél. : 04/366.93.16 - e-mail : HB.Havenith@uliege.be

From theory to field work

HB. Havenith
Géorisques et Environnement, Bât. B18, 4000 Liège (Sart Tilman)  Tél. : 04/366.93.16 - e-mail : HB.Havenith@uliege.be

Project

HB. Havenith
Géorisques et Environnement, Bât. B18, 4000 Liège (Sart Tilman)  Tél. : 04/366.93.16 - e-mail : HB.Havenith@uliege.be

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session

Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning

Le lecture could be given in a normal way, only some virtual visits on GE were added.

From theory to field work

The lecture was mainly given before confinement; some virtual visits were also organised by using Google Earth.

Project

The lecture was mainly given before confinement; some virtual visits were also organised by using Google Earth.

Assessment subjects

Lecture & report

From theory to field work

The lecture and the report

Project

An oral exam will be organised and the students  will also present their report (on Lifesize)

Assessment methods

Oral examen 30 mins (lecture, individual) + 30 mins report (group)

From theory to field work

Oral exam, about 30mins pp, + 30 mins for the report (presentation)

Project

Only an oral exam will be organised

Contacts

HB.Havenith@uliege.be

From theory to field work

HB.Havenith@uliege.be

Project

HB.Havenith@uliege.be

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session

Assessment subjects

same as in June

From theory to field work

same as in June

Assessment methods

same as in June

From theory to field work

same as in June

Contacts

same as in June

From theory to field work

same as in June