COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: LANDSCAPE PERSPECTIVES IN DRM & FS

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
ARCH 451	D	2	2	0	2	3	7.5

Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:	Computer Lab I / Tuesday 16:45-20:30
Course Description:	The course is focusing in understanding the disaster phenomenon as a process rather than an event. The development processes of the landscape aims to give a strong background for this understanding.
Course Objectives:	The main objective of the course is to enable a consciousness about the disaster as a phenomenon rather than an event. It follows the paradigm shift from disaster recovery to disaster risk reduction or preparedness. Landscape research in theory and practice may provide crucial methodical approaches towards more resilient territories.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Intro to DRM&FS and Landscape implications/ the role of GIS applications
2	Hazard Assessment / Elements at Risk Assessment
3	Forest Fire Risk Assessment/ Study area selection
4	Data gathering/ Raster - Vector
5	Data Production / Reclassifying by Jenks Natural Break method
6	Data Analysis/ Weighting through Analytical Hierarchy Process
7	Mid-Term/ Term Project Proposal
8	Presentations and discussion on Research proposal
9	Group presentation/ Discussion on the project development
10	Group presentation/ Discussion on the project development
11	Group presentation/ Discussion on the project development
12	Group presentation/ Discussion on the project development
13	Group presentation/ Discussion on the project development
14	Final Group presentation/ Discussion on the Final Paper

Prerequisite(s):	NA
Textbook:	Van Westen, C., Alkema, D., Damen, M. C. J., Kerle, N., & Kingma, N. C. (2011). Multi-hazard risk assessment. Distance education course. Guide book. United Nations University–ITC School on Disaster Geoinformation Management (UNUITC DGIM).[En línea]. Disponible en: ftp://ftp. itc. nl/pub/westen/Multi_hazardrisk_course/Guidebook/Guidebook% 20MHRA. pdf. Fecha de consulta, 25.
Other References:	1. Granger, K., Jones, T. G., Leiba, M., & Scott, G. (1999). Community risk in Cairns: a multi-hazard risk assessment. Australian Journal of Emergency Management, The, 14(2), 25. 2. Van Westen, C. J., Montoya, L., Boerboom, L., & Badilla Coto, E. (2002, September). Multi-hazard risk assessment using GIS in urban areas: a case study for the city of Turrialba, Costa Rica. In Proc. Regional workshop on Best Practise in Disaster Mitigation, Bali (pp. 120-136). 3. Kourgialas, N. N., & Karatzas, G. P. (2011). Flood management and a GIS modelling method to assess flood-hazard areas—a case study. Hydrological Sciences Journal–Journal des Sciences Hydrologiques, 56(2), 212-225. 4. Gai, C., Weng, W. G., & Yuan, H. Y. (2011). Multi-hazard risk assessment using GIS in urban areas. Journal of Tsinghua University Science and Technology, 51(5), 627-631. 5. Wipulanusat, W., Nakrod, S., & Prabnarong, P. (2011). Multi-hazard risk assessment using GIS and RS applications: a case study of Pak Phanang Basin. Walailak Journal of Science and Technology (WJST), 6(1), 109-125.
Laboratory Work:	Yes
Computer Usage:	Yes
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To understand the concepts of hazard assessment, elements at risk mapping, vulnerability assessment, and risk assessment
2	Formulate the spatial data requirements for a specific type of risk assessment
3	Understanding the importance and utility of GIS technologies in DRM & FS
4	Generate an elements at risk data-base using multi-source research, and GIS mapping
5	Generate risk maps using qualitative and quantitative methods in GIS
6	Understanding the Multi-variable and multi-criteria character of risk and vulnerability
7	Understanding the inter-dependency of diverse hazards with each-other
8	Experiencing a Problem Oriented Research (POR) process
9	Being able to work in group and contribute to a common research
10	Being able to prepare the term research work into at least a conference paper

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Structural Engineering Program
1	an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering	5
2	an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs	5
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	5
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems	4
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	4
6	an ability to communicate effectively	3
7	the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context	5
8	a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning	3
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues	4
10	an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice	5
11	skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies	2

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	20
Lab/Practical Exams(s)	6	5
Term Paper	1	40
Other	1	10
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	4	64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	4	64
Mid-terms	1	7.5	7.5
Assignments	6	4	24
Final examination			0
Other	1	28	28
Total Work Load:			187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):			7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			7.5