58384 - Georisks

Learning outcomes

The objective of the course is to give the student a basic understanding of the concepts of hazard, vulnerability, and risk in the context of natural hazards. Several natural hazards will be condidered and practical exercises based on web and computer applications are going to show how risk assessemnt is done in modern contexts.

Course contents

Definition of, hazard, vulnerability, and environmental risk.

Introduction to geological mapping.

Hydrogeologic risk: flooding, droughts, landslides.

Ground and surface water pollution risk.

Land subsidence risk (fluid expulsion and collapse).

Volcanic risk.

Tsunami risk.

Readings/Bibliography

Course notes, scientific papers and powerpoint presentations.

 

Suggested textbook:

Readings in natural hazards

https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/readingsnh/

Geology and the Environment. Ediz. italiana e inglese di B. W. Pipkin D. D. Trent , R. Hazlett Piccin-Nuova Libraria 2007

Teaching methods

Lessons from power point slides

Exercises using laptop computers (the student should have accessto a laptop computer)

Exercises baseed on Web applications for Google Earth.

Exercises based on Excel spreadsheets.

Possible field trips.

In order to attend this course, it is necessary to have taken the general courses on safety and the specific module 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.”

In consideration of 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 health and safety in study places. Indications on dates and methods of attendance of module 3 can be found in the specific section of the course website

Assessment methods

Attendance at the course is very important.

Students that cannot attend the course or part of it need to contact the teacher before the start of lessons.

The final grade will consist of the results of the following tests:

Oral exam (50% of the grade). This test is aimed at assessing the learning and practical use that the student can make of the fundamental principles for the analysis and assessment of natural hazards and risks in the territorial context. Knowledge of the physical processes inherent to georisks will also be assessed in the oral test.

Group test (30% of the grade) Presentation of a group project aimed at characterizing the natural risk in an Italian Municipality chosen by the students in coordination with the teacher. The test requires basic knowledge of cartography.

Individual exercise (10% of the grade) of Actuarial calculation of the risk associated with a natural event.

Individual exercise (10% of the grade) on geologic risk simulation games.

These tests are aimed at assessing the student's knowledge of natural hazards and risks in the territorial context, as well as understanding the functioning of technologically advanced monitoring techniques.

Teaching tools

Laptop computer, web applications, spreadsheets.

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.

Links to further information

https://www.unibo.it/sitoweb/m.antonellini

Office hours

See the website of Marco Antonellini