Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters

What are the causes of earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, hurricanes, floods and landslides? How do we plan for them, lessen their impact and handle the emergencies that can result?

This course examines the physical science of natural hazards, the social factors that can contribute to disasters, emergency planning and disaster risk reduction. You'll gain expertise in a range of practical and field techniques through ‘real-world' exercises.

One way we keep the course up to date is by inviting guest lecturers from the many organisations with which we have contact, including:

• the London Ambulance Service
• the Metropolitan Police
• the Fire Service
• the Environment Agency

Guest speakers provide first-hand learning opportunities and introduce you to potential career paths. Many discuss case studies of actual disasters, such as the Boxing Day Tsunami in 2004 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005. You will also work with hazard practitioners in fields such as floods and volcanoes.