Recognition, Characterization and Mitigation of Geologic Hazards
This course covers the role of the engineering geologist in the recognition, characterization and mitigation of geologic hazards with focus on landslide and earthquake hazards. Effective management of geologic hazards requires an appreciation of active geologic processes, thorough interpretation of observational and geophysical data, and efficient design of mitigation structures or land use planning.
Topics include:F landslide processes and recognition,
F landslide subsurface investigation,
F coastal hazards,
F tectonic geodesy and geomorphology
F hazard and risk assessment
This course employs a geologic and quantitative approach to hazard analysis. Collaborative projects, technical reports and presentations highlight hazard assessment and the effectiveness of mitigation techniques used in various case studies.
Instructor: Prof. Michele L. Cooke cooke@geo.umass.edu
Meeting: 11:15 am T and Th, 161 Morrill Science Center Credits: 3,
The honors section will write a report on the Portuguese Bend Landslide of Palos Verdes, CA and post onto Wikipedia