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Principles of Natural Hazard Management
Grundzüge des Naturgefahrenmanagements
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
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General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 40
Course Components
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| 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.
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No time listed | 4 h weekly |
Offered In
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Major: Geology and Geophysics (Advisors of the major in Geology and Geophysics are Dr. Vincenzo Picotti (Geology) and Dr. Andrea Zunino (Geophysics).)
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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)
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Wald und Landschaft (Die folgenden Lehrveranstaltungen werden als Vorbereitung für die Systemvertiefung Wald und Landschaft besonders empfohlen: 701-0266-00L Einführung in die Dendrologie (HS) 701-0951-00L GIST - Einführung in die räumlichen Informationswissenschaften und -technologien (HS) 551-0448-00L Zoologie (FS) 701-0360-00L Systematische Biologie: Pflanzen (FS) Diese sollten bereits im zweiten Studienjahr erfolgreich abgeschlossen werden.)
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Ergänzung in Einzugsgebiets-Management und Naturgefahren (Empfohlene Lehrveranstaltung für diesen Minor: 701-1644-00 Mountain Forest Hydrology (HS))
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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.)
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