Study program:
Geotechnics (IX semester -MsC) |
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Name of subject: Geological Hazards |
Instructors:
Prof. Biljana Abolmasov |
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Status: Compulsory |
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ECTS: 5 |
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Prerequisites: - |
Course Objectives:
Acquiring basic knowledge on natural and geological hazards, methodology of their assessment, possibilities and limitations of their modeling, and prevention and protection methods. |
Learning Outcomes:
Enabling the students for independent and holistic research and assessment of geological hazards, application of methodology in spatial and urban planning context, as well as in design and construction. |
Content:
Theory teaching
Basic terms and definitions, theoretical background; Geological-natural environment, natural-geological hazards; Socioeconomic aspects of natural and geological hazards; Classification of geological hazards, Basic principles of geological hazard research, Methods of geological hazard analysis; Methods of geological hazard assessment; Specificity of geological hazard research. Geological hazards and vulnerability in Serbia; Practical examples; Legislative regulations and practice Practical teaching
Practical teaching-exercising follow the curriculum and related teaching units, and take place during the exercising classes |
Suggested Reading List:
- Fred G Bell: Geological Hazards, Their Assessment, Avoidance and Mitigation, 1999, F&FN Spon,
- Keith Smith: Environmental Hazards, assessing risk and reducing disaster, 2007, Taylor&Frensis,
- Varnes D.J. 1984. Landslides hazard zonation: a review of principles and practice. Natural Hazards 3. UNESCO Press, Paris. 63 pp
- Glade T., Anderson M.& Crozier M. (Eds) 2005. Landslide hazard and risk. John Willey & Sons, Ltd. England , February 2005. 824 pp
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Conduct of the Course:
Classical teaching, multimedia presentation of lessons and exercises, practical teaching |
Fund hours:
| Lectures |
Exercises |
Other forms of teaching |
Study research |
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2 |
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0 |
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Assessment:
| Final Exam |
ECTS |
| Written exam | 50 | | Oral Exam | 10 |
| Classwork Assessment |
ECTS |
| Class Participationа | 10 | | Practical Classes | 20 | | Seminars | 10 |
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Additional Assessment Criteria: - |
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