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Fall 2016
Mar 28, 2024
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EAPS 36400 - Natural Hazards: Science And Society
Credit Hours: 3.00. This course will investigate the role of data and science in policy and decision-making as it relates to natural hazard resiliency. The scientific fundamentals of specific hazards will be introduced along with an explanation of how available data, various policies, programs, and real-time decisions can impact a community's response and recovery from disasters. Guest speakers describe their role in specific disasters, and in framing the policies and decisions made in the aftermath of the natural hazards. This course counts as a Great Issues course in the College of Science for Juniors and Seniors. Typically offered Spring.
3.000 Credit hours

Syllabus Available
Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional
Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Lecture

Offered By: College of Science
Department: Dept Erth Atmos & Planetry Sci

Course Attributes:
Upper Division

May be offered at any of the following campuses:     
      West Lafayette

Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate the ability to write knowledgeably and persuasively about the issues examined. 2. Use statistics and data ethically in the discussion of great issues. 3. Work as an active and contributing member of a team. 4. Transmit accumulated knowledge in effective written and oral presentations.


Restrictions:
May not be enrolled as the following Classifications:     
      Sophomore: 45 - 59 hours
      Sophomore: 30 - 44 hours
      Freshman: 0 - 14 hours
      Freshman: 15 - 29 hours

Prerequisites:
Undergraduate level COM 21700 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level BIOL 23200 Minimum Grade of D- or Undergraduate level BIOL 27100 Minimum Grade of D-

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