The world's population is expected to increase to over 9 billion by 2050. More than 60% of the total population of the world lives in coastal areas. Coastal disaster or environmental risks are expected to increase with this population growth and the economic development particularly in developing countries. Coastal disasters due to events such as tsunamis, storm surges, and high waves lead to considerable loss of human lives and properties. The threats from these disasters will be exacerbated because of the impacts of climate change. This course presents a coherent overview of coastal disaster science, risk management and engineering.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) Understand basic science and engineering for natural disasters
2) Understand complex backgrounds of disasters or environmental issues exacerbated by urban or economic development
3) Develop a global awareness of sustainable development
Coastal disaster, disaster mitigation, international development, coast, ocean
✔ Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Required learning should be completed outside of the classroom for preparation and review purposes.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Basic of Water Wave Theory | Understanding basic theories of wind waves |
Class 2 | Theory of Ocean Tides | Understanding basic theories of ocean tide |
Class 3 | Tropical Cyclones and Storm Surges | Understanding basic theories of tropical cyclones and storm surges |
Class 4 | Earthquakes and Tsunamis | Understanding basic theories of earthquakes and tsunamis |
Class 5 | Coastal Erosion | Understanding basic theory of coastal erosion |
Class 6 | High Waves and Coastal Protection | Understanding coastal protection against high waves |
Class 7 | Natural Disaster Risk -Development and environmental issues | Understanding the relationship between population growth, urban development, natural and environmental issues, economic and tourism development and disaster risk. |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Not designated
1. Esteban M., Takagi H., Shibayama T. Handbook of Coastal Disaster Mitigation for Engineers and Planners, Elsevier, ISBN : 9780128010600
2. Thao N.D., Takagi H., Esteban M. Coastal Disasters and Climate Change in Vietnam, Engineering and Planning Perspectives, Elsevier, ISBN : 9780128000076
report / exercise problems 100%
Not required