GDRR 532 - Building Resilient Communities Based on Geo-Information: Case Study
This course introduces students to the origins, concepts, and building Disaster Resilient communities through case studies from both developing and developed countries. real cases were to help students develop problem-solving skills in practical situations. This course also discusses the importance of improving local communities’ resilience to natural hazards through the use of geoinformation approaches in the organization and management of natural disasters.
Contact Hours
56 hours
1 meeting per week 4 hours per meeting
14 weeks
Prerequisites
None
Course Learning Objectives
- CLO 1: Integrate GIS in the mapping of natural hazards as an important aspect of the planning process.
- CLO 2: Identify and understand variables that contribute to disaster resiliency.
- CLO 3: Perform research on the different aspects of the emergencies and disaster events while demonstrating insights in building a resilient community.
References
Call Number | Description |
AL 690.21 L9764 2019 | Lusterio, Arlene Christy. Battling waves : Lessons in humanitarian shelter response in the small island of Manicani and Homonhon, Easter Samar and geographically isolated and isadvantaged areas (GIDA) in Northern Samar. Quezon City : TAO-Pilipinas, Inc., ©2019. |
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 631.6 R313 2010 | Restoration and recovery : regenerating land and communities. Scotland, U.K. : Whittles Pub., c2010. |
Wiley ebook | Adams, M., Watson, D. Design for flooding. 2010. |
Wiley ebook | Wilson, S. Resilient: how to overcome anything and build a million dollar business with or without capital. 2021. |