Duration
25h Th, 10h Pr, 2d FW
Number of credits
| Master in geology (120 ECTS) | 4 crédits | |||
| Master in geology (60 ECTS) | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
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.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
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)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Development and computation of (earthquake) risk scenarios
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
6 lectures of 3h,
2 sessions of 3h of exercices (scenarios) and seminars
For the lecture with 4 ECTS points :
2 field days related to Liege microzonation in 2021-22.
For the lecture with 5 ECTS points:
EQ's, landslides and volcanoes in/near Sicily, trip in May 2022.
Then, lectures will be given in 2023-24, 2025-26, ... with a trip to Sicily.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Recommended or required readings
PPT files and other documents (provided at the beginning of the lecture)
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
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