871362 Vulnerability and risk management


Type
Lecture and seminar
Semester hours
2
Lecturer (assistant)
Organisation
Offered in
Wintersemester 2022/23
Languages of instruction
Deutsch

Content

Introduction into the method of vulnerability assessment for natural hazards (structural, economic, institutional, and social vulnerability). Introduction into the method of integral risk management, in particular with respect to gaps between the theoretical framework and the implementation in Austria.

Previous knowledge expected



Objective (expected results of study and acquired competences)

To gain insights into the concept of vulnerability both from an multi-disciplinary point of view and with respect to methods and tools to assess vulnerability for mountain hazards. To gain insights into the concept of integral risk management by the example of the alpine area.
You can find more details like the schedule or information about exams on the course-page in BOKUonline.