2020-2021 / GEOL0319-1

Geological hazard and risk assessment, From theory to field work

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

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.

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