Climate change impacts and risk assesment (5 cr)
Code: EE00CX37-3002
General information
Enrollment
12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021
Timing
01.09.2021 - 31.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Campus
Mikkeli Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Teachers
- Hannu Poutiainen
Teacher in charge
Hannu Poutiainen
Groups
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EEMI19SPEnvironmental Engineering, full-time studies
Objective
You are familiar with the causes of climate change and its likely consequences. You know the contents of recent climate agreements and with what tools the mankind aims to mitigate global warming. You are able to define what risk assessment is and how it is used in practice. You know what management tools are available for risk evaluation.
Content
How do climate policies work?
Which risk assessment and management methods are used in hazard identification?
How is environmental risk assessment applied in the water sector?
What are the national responsibilities for adaptation strategies?
What is the best risk management approach for assessing adaptation to changing flood and drought risks in global and local situations?
Materials
Internet-materials and E-book
Teaching methods
To be agreed with teacher
Employer connections
If possible at the time of teaching
Evaluation scale
1-5