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Geological, Geotechnical & Hydro-meteorological Hazards (GEOL0062)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department
Earth Sciences
Credit value
15
Restrictions
This module is open to the MSc Geophysical Hazards and PGCert Natural Hazards for Insurers, and to MSci Programmes in the Department of Earth Sciences.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the full range of geological, geotechnical and hydrogeological hazards, including the mechanisms and processes involved and their potential socio-economic and environmental impacts. Topics covered include the hazards associated with earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, landslides, flooding, hurricanes, extreme weather, hazardous waste, resources, and dam and reservoir safety, as well as the cascading impacts associated with multi-hazard intersections in space and time.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
23
Module leader
Dr Alexander Steele
Who to contact for more information
alexander.steele@ucl.ac.uk

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
7
Module leader
Dr Alexander Steele
Who to contact for more information
alexander.steele@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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