B5253 - COASTAL GEOHAZARD ASSESSMENT

Learning outcomes

The objective of this course is to teach the participants a methodology to assess coastal geohazards such as storm surges, tsunamis, coastal flooding, water salinization, and coastal erosion.

After considering the vulnerability of a variety of different coastal areas (chosen by groups of students), the participants will be able to evaluate the coastal risk.

Course contents

Definitions of hazard, vulnerability, and risk.

Elements of actuarial mathematics.

Coastal geohazards: storm surges, tsunamis, coastal flooding, water salinization, and coastal erosion.

Construction of hazard maps by means of webgis and appropriate cartography.

Construction of vulnerability maps by means of webgis and appropriate cartography.

Construction of risk maps by integration of hazard and vulnerability cartography.

Readings/Bibliography

Notes from the class

Coastal Processes, Hazards and Society (carleton.edu) [https://serc.carleton.edu/integrate/teaching_materials/coastlines/index.html]

Useful websites

Coastal Geohazards - Geology (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) [https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/coastal-geohazards.htm]

Progetto MaGIC - Marine Geohazards along the Italian Coasts | Dipartimento della Protezione Civile [https://www.protezionecivile.gov.it/en/approfondimento/progetto-magic-marine-geohazards-along-italian-coasts-0/]

Teaching methods

Class lectures aided by power point slides and interactive animations.

Lab exercises requiring the use of a portable computer.

Possible field teaching activities.

In order to attend this class the student should have attended the two basic courses on safety (module 1 and 2) as well as the specific course on field safety.

“In considerazione delle tipologie di attività e metodi didattici adottati, la frequenza di questa attività formativa richiede lo svolgimento di tutti gli studenti dei Moduli 1 e 2 in modalità e-learning [https://www.unibo.it/it/servizi-e-opportunita/salute-e-assistenza/salute-e-sicurezza/sicurezza-e-salute-nei-luoghi-di-studio-e-tirocinio] e la partecipazione al Modulo 3 di formazione specifica sulla sicurezza e salute nei luoghi di studio. Indicazioni su date e modalità di frequenza del Modulo 3 sono consultabili nella apposita sezione del sito web di corso di studio.”

“Considering the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, attendance of this training activity requires all students to complete Modules 1 and 2 in e-learning mode [https://www.unibo.it/it/servizi-e-opportunita/salute-e-assistenza/salute-e-sicurezza/sicurezza-e-salute-nei-luoghi-di-studio-e-tirocinio] and to participate in Module 3 of specific training on safety and health in study places. Indications on the dates and methods of attendance of Module 3 can be found in the specific section of the course website.”

Assessment methods

Individual projects with a final power point presentation.

The presentation of the projects is aimed to assess the knowledge of the methodology taught in the class for the assessment of the coastal risk. During the presentation there will be also questions aimed to assess the knowledge of the candidate on the concepts of hazard, vulnerability and risk in the coastal context.

The presentation of the project (including the power point slides to turn in) and the ability to answer questions on the topic presented and its background count for 100% of the grade.

Attendance to the course will improve success in this class.

Teaching tools

Personal portable computers are necessary for this course. A few desktop PC computers wil be available for the students that do not own a portable computer.

Students who need compensatory tools for reasons related to disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD) can directly contact the Service for Students with Disabilities (disabilita@unibo.it) and the Service for Students with learning disabilities (dsa@unibo.it) to agree on the adoption of the most appropriate measures.

Office hours

See the website of Marco Antonellini

See the website of Beatrice Maria Sole Giambastiani