The course Natural Risk Engineering: Drought and Floods explores the critical challenges of water scarcity and excess, issues that significantly impact communities worldwide. As climate change intensifies, the demand for specialized professionals in this field continues to grow. Participants will delve into water resources assessment, understand the mechanisms and impacts of droughts and floods, and explore engineering solutions for managing these hazards. The course develops analytical and risk evaluation skills, enabling learners to mitigate the effects of natural phenomena and contribute to sustainable and resilient solutions that protect both people and the environment.
Sector-specific
40 hours
Risk and Disaster Management and Prevention
Natural Risk Engineering: Droughts and Floods
This course is designed for professionals and graduates eager to enhance their understanding of natural risk management, specifically droughts and floods. Participants will gain insights into water resources assessment and engineering solutions for hazard management, equipping them to address environmental challenges with up-to-date knowledge.
40 hours
Risk and Disaster Management and Prevention
Course objectives
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Evaluate water resources using scientific methods and data analysis
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Identify and classify drought types and assess their impacts
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Analyse flood risks, including their causes and effects
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Develop engineering solutions for drought management
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Propose innovative strategies for flood mitigation
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Apply risk assessment techniques to natural hazards
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Integrate sustainable practices into natural risk management
What does it prepare you for?
This course prepares you to assess water resources effectively and identify drought and flood risks. You will develop the ability to analyse climatic data and predict potential natural hazards. Through a strong understanding of engineering-based solutions, you will be ready to design, propose, and implement risk management strategies, promoting sustainable water use and enhancing resilience in vulnerable regions. The course combines technical knowledge with practical application, preparing you for real-world challenges.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. WATER RESOURCES ASSESMENT
Water balance
Climatology
Precipitation
Evaporation and transpiration
Geology and hydrology
UNIT 2. DROUGHTS
Definition of droughts
Environmental flow
Groundwater
Special drought plans
System of indicators for special drought plans
UNIT 3. FLOODS
Introduction
Precipitation analysis
Flood flows and flood-prone areas
Flood hazards management plans
Emergency management
UNIT 4. ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL HAZARDS
Geomorphological-historical analysis
Flood exposure adaptation
Conventional solutions
Nature-based solutions
Nature-based urban solutions