GDRR 516 - Geo-Spatial Analysis of Multi-Hazard Risk
The course begins by reviewing key concepts relevant for geospatial analysis of risk and vulnerability such as the definitions of these terms and practical issues such as geographic scale and the modifiable areal and temporal unit problems. Then, we will investigate how different types of hazards are represented spatially and how these differences make multi-hazard mapping and analysis challenging. We will then discuss the advantages and pitfalls of using casualty and economic loss datasets, before introducing students to the wide array of socioeconomic datasets frequently used in social vulnerability analyses. Students will learn several different approaches and methodologies for social vulnerability mapping and analysis, and will learn how physical (risk) and social vulnerability analyses can be integrated into a single quantitative assessment. Students will also be exposed to participatory mapping approaches for risk and vulnerability.
Contact Hours
56 hours
1 meeting per week 4 hours per meeting
14 weeks
Course Learning Objectives
- CLO 1: Analyze different images using different methods.
- CLO 2: Conduct hazard mapping for urban areas, coastal areas, forest, and watersheds.
- CLO 3: Discuss geological hazards, hydrometeorological hazards, and environmental hazards.
References
Geo-Spatial Analysis of Multi-Hazard Risk
Call Number | Description |
AL 307.12094 D883 2010 | Dühr, Stefanie. European spatial planning and territorial cooperation. Abingdon, Oxon ; : Routledge, 2010. |
EL 624.1762 As41 2004 | Asia Conference on Earthquake Engineering Technical Proceedings (2004: Manila, Philippines). Proceedings of the Asia 2004 conference : earthquake engineering technical proceedings. Quezon City : Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines, c2004. |
EL 910.285 C36243 2016 | Chang, Kang-Tsung. Introduction to geographic information systems. Eighth edition. |
GC 526 C849 2010 | Crampton, Jeremy W. Mapping : a critical introduction to cartography and GIS. Malden, Mass. : Wiley-Blackwell, c2010. |
Wiley ebook | Brugnot, G. Spatial management of risks. 2013. |
Extraction and Analysis of Geospatial Data
Call Number | Description |
EL 910.285 C36243 2016 | Chang, Kang-Tsung. Introduction to geographic information systems. Eighth edition. |
ICS 005.133 L172 2019 | Lambert, Kenneth A. Fundamentals of python : data structures. 2nd edition. Australia : Cengage Learning, @2019. |
Wiley ebook | Haklay, M. Interacting with geospatial technologies. 2015. |
Wiley ebook | Singh, S. Techniques for disaster risk management and mitigation. 2020. |
Wiley ebook | Weng, Q. Scale issues in remote sensing. 2014. |
Land Use Planning and Management
Call Number | Description |
EL 307.1216 B3265 2010 | Bauer, Kurt W. City planning for civil engineers, environmental engineers, and surveyors. Boca Raton : CRC Press, c2010. |
Wiley ebook | Baldwin, A., Bordoli, D. Handbook for construction planning and scheduling. 2014. |
Wiley ebook | Chmutina, K., Bosher, L. Disaster risk reduction for the built environment. 2017. |
Wiley ebook | Myers, K. Business continuity strategies. 2017. |
Wiley ebook | Canton, L. Emergency management concepts and strategies for effective programs. 2019. |