GEOG 4150 - G Geog of Hazards & Disasters

Institution:

University of New Orleans

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Description:

Recommended: Geography 1600. Students are introduced to the geographic study of natural hazards, technological hazards, and disasters. Special emphasis will be given to the spatial patterns and mapping science of both the risk and impact of each type of environmental hazard. Additionally, students will explore the geographic context of creating and managing environmental hazards, contemporary efforts to seek "all-hazards" solutions to the managementof environmental hazards and disasters, and the multi-scale (i.e. global, regional, local) challenges presented by environmental hazards.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.uno.edu

Phone Number:

(504) 280-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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