• GeoDRR

    Start your studies with a specialization in Geomatics for Disaster Risk Reduction at:

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    Universiti Utara Malaysia

    Universiti Sains Malaysia

    National University of Battambang (Cambodia)

    Svay Rieng University (Cambodia)

    University of the Cordilleras (Philippines)

    Xavier University (Philippines)

    Project Overview

    The project geoDRR - Geomatics for Disaster Risk Reduction is funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Commission. It has a key objective to support Partner Country HEIs in building their capacity to develop and deliver high quality and specialisation academic programmes that can suitably prepare young scientists and professionals to provide applicable solutions to various societal problems, focusing on these resulting from climate change, mainly disaster risk vulnerability and susceptibility.

    As already established, climate change impacts on both the frequency and intensity of weather-related disasters, while reduces resilience that can increase vulnerability in all kinds of natural hazards. Reducing disaster risk can, thus, contribute to climate change adaptation and mitigation, especially in countries of the South-east Asia which are already among the most vulnerable, globally, to climate change.

    Objectives

    The Project foresees to address specific aspects related to the overall aim, via compartmentalizing the general pursuance into smaller, more achievable objectives:

    • Build the capacity of academic, administrative, and technical staff of Partner Country HEIs in developing and efficiently delivering an MSc in “Geomatics for Disaster Risk Reduction”,
    • Help the new generation of scientists will be able to assess vulnerability and risk with the use of geomatics, as well as contribute in building resilient communities by detailed planning and mapping of disaster risk, potential impact, and appropriate mitigation and relief actions
    • Raise awareness in local communities and mobilize authorities to act on disaster risk reduction through structured, participatory policies that address prevention
    • Develop links between academia and the labour market, especially by adequately equipping future professionals with all the necessary skills to thrive under constantly changing circumstances.

    Activities

    The development of the MSc Curriculum during the geoDRR project will be preceded by a brief preparation phase, during which all Partner Country HEIs will work on the identification of:

    • a. academic needs of staff and students,
    • b. specifications of the Laboratories,
    • c. requirements for the official accreditation of the MSc.

    On the one hand, Partner Country HEIs will develop the MSc Curriculum and Syllabus and conclude all the necessary actions for the establishment of the Laboratories in their premises, while on the other hand, Programme Country partners will develop and launch the Virtual “GIS for DRR” Learning Environment (VLE) and elaborate its content for staff and students. The Curriculum will comprise of twelve courses plus an MSc thesis, corresponding to 120 ECTS.

    Later during the project, the capacity building activities for Partner Country HEIs’ academic, administrative, and technical staff will be realized. The activities will include:

    • a. three Educational Study Visits to Programme Country HEIs facilities to get acquainted with theoretical and practical aspects of teaching geomatics and be introduced to teaching methods and tools that correspond to the needs of the new generation of scientists,
    • b. three trainings in Partner Country HEIs by Programme Country HEIs that will include, among others, hands-on training on the newly established Laboratories, theoretical training on topics covered by the MSc, and familiarization with the use of digital tools.

    The last part of the development phase comprises the accreditation, delivery and interim evaluation of the MSc in Partner Country HEIs.

Courses

Natural Hazards and Risks

This course describes the state-of-the-art knowledge on natural haz...

Fundamentals of GIS and Remote Sensing

This course describes the latest knowledge on the basic concepts an...

Geodatabase & Web GIS

This course describes the state-of-the-art knowledge on the widely ...

Research Methodology

This course will the methods to conduct a successful research for n...

Geoinformation Science Applications

This course discusses the application of the latest geoinformation ...

Extraction and Analysis of Geospatial Data

Geographic information technology is used to obtain recurring and u...

Natural Hazards, Exposure and Risk Mapping

This course discusses the concept of natural hazard risk assessment...

Geo-Spatial Analysis of Multi-Hazard Risk

This course describes spatial concepts and data model solutions in ...

Natural Hazard Modelling

This course educates students in integrated disaster risk managemen...

Research Project

This course introduces students to perform an observation, understa...

11- Natural Hazards, Exposure and Risk Mapping

This course delves into the intricate relationship between natural ...

12- Extraction and Analysis of Geospatial Data

This course delves into the extraction, analysis, and dissemination...

5- Geodatabase and Web GIS

This course delves into the realm of Web GIS, focusing on the creat...

1- Introduction to Natural Hazard and Risk (Khmer)

This course introduces students to the origins, concepts, of Natur...

2- Disaster Risk Reduction Management (Khmer)

Disaster Risk Reduction Management is a comprehensive course that e...
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Thesis 2

Thesis 2This course provides students with analytical and practical...
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Thesis 1

Thesis 1This course provides students with analytical and practical...
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GDRR 520 - Natural Hazard Modeling

GDRR 520 - Natural Hazard ModelingThis course examines the complex ...
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GDRR 524 - Geoinformation Science Applications

GDRR 524 - Geoinformation Science ApplicationsThis course discusses...
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GDRR 515 - Data Science Applications in DRR

GDRR 515 - Data Science Applications in DRRThe data science course ...
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GDRR 523 - Land Use Planning and Management

GDRR 523 - Land Use Planning and ManagementFundamental principles, ...
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GDRR 516 - Geo-Spatial Analysis of Multi-Hazard Risk

GDRR 516 - Geo-Spatial Analysis of Multi-Hazard RiskThe course begi...
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GDRR 512 - Introduction to Natural Hazards and Risk

GDRR 512 - Introduction to Natural Hazards and RiskThis course desc...
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MGP 17 - Extraction and Analysis of Geospatial Data

This course is designed to equip students with the necessary skill...

MGP 30 - Capstone Project 2

In this course, students will complete a capstone project that inte...
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MGP 19 - Natural Hazard Modelling

This course introduces students to the concepts, methodologies, and...

MGP 29 - Capstone Project 1

This 20-week practicum course is a graduate-level immersive experie...

MGP 15 - Risk Governance & Resilience

"Risk Governance & Resilience" examines the roles of governanc...

MGP 11 - Natural Hazard and Risk

This graduate-level course explores the science of natural hazards,...