2020-2021 / RISQ2014-2

Introduction to risks and disasters, Part 1: a holistic approach

Duration

24h Th

Number of credits

 Specialised master in environmental management in developing countries2 crédits 

Lecturer

Pierre Ozer

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Introductory course to all specialized training in risk and disaster management

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The natural and plural risks which threaten the planet: Context and case studies.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

None

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Theoretical presentation and feedback

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

4 x 3 hours of lecture

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Recommended or required readings

PowerPoint presentations are available in pdf. A list of selected papers is also provided (in Franch and English).

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.

The students will be assessed by an oral exam focusing on a discussion around the analysis of figures seen during the course.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Pierre OZER
Département des Sciences et Gestion de l'Environnement
Université de Liège
Avenue de Longwy, 185 - B-6700 ARLON
E-Mail : pozer@uliege.be