2023 Coastal Disaster Mitigation for Engineers and Planners

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Academic unit or major
Graduate major in Global Engineering for Development, Environment and Society
Instructor(s)
Takagi Hiroshi 
Class Format
Lecture    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Tue5-6(S2-201(S224))  
Group
-
Course number
GEG.I501
Credits
1
Academic year
2023
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2023/9/28
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
English
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Course description and aims

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.

Student learning outcomes

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

Keywords

Coastal disaster, disaster mitigation, international development, coast, ocean

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Required learning should be completed outside of the classroom for preparation and review purposes.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
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.

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

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.

Textbook(s)

Not designated

Reference books, course materials, etc.

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

Assessment criteria and methods

report / exercise problems 100%

Related courses

  • TSE.A316 : Introduction to Natural Disaster Science and Engineering
  • TSE.A205 : Fluid Engineering

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

Not required

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