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701-0565-00L 3 Credits BSC , MSC D-BAUG , D-ERDW , D-USYS

Principles of Natural Hazard Management

Grundzüge des Naturgefahrenmanagements

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Peter Bebi

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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:42

Abstract

This course provides an overview of the main natural hazards and their importance in a national and international context. The probability, risk and implications of various natural hazards will be discussed, along with potential management options. The course consists of introductory lectures and exercises, seminars with guest lectures by experts and a field trip.

Objective

By the end of the course, students will be able to: • explain the main natural hazards, their processes and their importance in different contexts. • describe the likelihood, risk, and consequences of natural hazards and their management options. • identify and discuss the development of natural hazards in the context of climate change.

Resources

Literature

will be distributed and available on Moodle

General Information

Language: German
Levels: BSC , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Die Abschlussnote wird wie folgt gewichtet:30 % Quizes: Jeder thematische Block wird mit einem Online Quiz zusammengefasst.30 % Übungen: deren Grundlage in den wöchentlichen Übungsstunden erarbeitet werden.30 % Abschlussprüfung, die in der letzten Woche vor Weihnachten stattfindet10 % Aktive Vorbereitung und Teilnahme an der Exkursion am 05.10.2024 oder 26.10.2024.Krankheitsbedingt, verpasste Exkursionen müssen mit einer Ersatzleistung kompensiert werden.

Registration & Places

Max Places: 40

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Grundzüge des Naturgefahrenmanagements Zusätzlich eine obligatorische, ganztägige Exkursion: 10.10.2026 (tbc), 14.11.2026 (tbc). Bei Semesterbeginn muss eine Exkursion verpflichtend gewählt werden. Die aktive Teilnahme am Unterricht ist Teil der Leistungskontrolle.	No time listed	4 h weekly

Offered In

Earth and Climate Sciences Bachelor
- Majors
  - Major: Geology and Geophysics (Advisors of the major in Geology and Geophysics are Dr. Vincenzo Picotti (Geology) and Dr. Andrea Zunino (Geophysics).)
    - Electives (Additional courses can be chosen from the complete offerings of the ETH Zurich and University of Zurich. The following elective courses are strongly recommended for students interested in the "Space Systems" focus: - 151-1633-00L Energy Conversion)
Environmental Sciences Bachelor
- Specialization in an Environmental System
  - Forest and Landscape (The following courses are highly recommended as preparation for the Specialization in Forest and Landscape: 701-0266-00L Einführung in die Dendrologie (Autumn semester) 701-0951-00L GIST - Einführung in die räumlichen Informationswissenschaften und -technologien (Autumn Semester) 551-0448-00L Zoologie (Spring semester) 701-0360-00L Systematische Biologie: Pflanzen (Spring semester) These courses should be successfully completed during the second year.)
Environmental Sciences Master
- Minors
  - Minor in Catchment Management and Natural Hazards (Recommended course for this Minor: 701-1644-00 Mountain Forest Hydrology (HS))
Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems Master
- Electives (The entire course programs of ETH Zurich and Universitiy Zurich are open to the students to individual selection. The students have themselves to check whether they meet the admission requirements for a course.)
  - Recommended Electives of Master Degree Programme