The course ‘Natural Hazard Engineering: Droughts and Floods’ prepares you to tackle one of the greatest global challenges: water resource management in the context of climate change. With the increase in extreme events such as prolonged droughts and devastating floods, the demand for trained professionals in this field is booming. You will learn to assess water resources, understand the dynamics of droughts and floods, and design effective engineering solutions to mitigate these risks. This online course offers you the flexibility to study at your own pace whilst acquiring valuable skills that are in high demand in the job market. Join us and make a difference in protecting the environment and ensuring the safety of communities.
Sector-specific
Risk and Disaster Management and Prevention
40 hours
Natural hazard engineering: Droughts and floods
Risk and Disaster Management and Prevention
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To develop skills for assess water resources in different climatic and geographical contexts.
- To understand the factors that cause droughts and their consequences on the environment and society.
- Analyse the Flood formation processes and their effectsin both urban and rural areas.
- Apply engineering techniques to mitigate risks associated with droughts and floods.
- Identify innovative solutions for the sustainable management of water resources.
- Assess methods for predicting and preventing natural disasters water-related.
- Integrate technical expertise in risk management projects natural systems adapted to climate change.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. ASSESSMENT OF WATER RESOURCES.
Water balance.
Climatology.
Precipitation
Evaporation and transpiration
Geology and hydrology.
TEACHING UNIT 2. DROUGHT.
Definition of droughts
Ecological flow rates.
Groundwater.
Special drought plans.
Indicator systems for special drought plans
TEACHING UNIT 3. FLOODS.
Introduction and concepts.
Analysis of precipitation
Flood flows and flood-prone areas.
Flood Risk Management Plans.
Emergency management
TEACHING UNIT 4. ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS FOR NATURAL RISK MANAGEMENT.
Geomorphological and historical analysis
Adapting to the risk of flooding
Conventional solutions
Nature-based solutions
Nature-based urban solutions
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