Appalachian State University
International Programs, Summer, 2007

***** CARIBBEAN  *****

ANALYSIS and MANAGEMENT of GEOHAZARDS and RISKS, with SPECIAL REFERENCE to the CARIBBEAN

If you are interested for summer 2007, 

please contact  Prof. Abbott: 

[email protected]

CONTENTS:

DETAILS

Where: The University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica.

When: 5 weeks, mid-June to late July, 2007.

Who:  The course is directed at the following audience:

Credit: Six (6) Hours, Multicultural (MC) credit.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Physical Geology (Gly-1101) or equivalent.

Contact:

WARNING FOR NON-ASU GEOLOGY MAJORS: This course may not satisfy your program's requirement for a traditional geological mapping course. You must check first with your department chair or advisor for approval.

GENERAL STATEMENT

The geographic and geologic location of the Caribbean region makes the islands' landscapes prone to multiple geohazards related to landslides, tropical storms and hurricanes, coastal and riverine flooding, earthquakes, volcanic activity and accelerated soil erosion. The island states of the Caribbean have, over the last two decades, witnessed rapid industrialization and urbanization in order to foster economic growth and better living conditions for their peoples. However, given the limited land resources, the State and citizenry have had to utilize steep hillslopes, alluvial fans and narrow coastal plains to sustain the various economic and social activities. This trend continues with increasing vulnerability to natural hazards and related catastrophes. However, this situation may be avoided and the risks reduced to a manageable level if advantage is taken of scientific techniques and technologies available for the analysis and management of risks. The human impact and economic costs associated with the recurrent geological risks in the Caribbean region can be mitigated if we:

However, there are cases where in the face of known risks it has not been possible for many of the countries in the region to put in place adequate risk reduction measures due to a lack of suitably trained professionals to carry out these tasks. The impact of the prolonged, current volcanic activity on the island of Montserrat should serve as a reminder to the Caribbean Societies that they must make geologic risk reduction as an integral part of their sustainable development planning. The University of the West Indies, through its Departments of Geography & Geology and Unit for Disaster Studies is in a favourable position to help the Caribbean region by providing education and training in the analysis of geohazards, risk reduction and prudent land use.
FROM: Ahmad, R., 1999, Proposal for Integrated Geology and Geography
Summer Course. University of the West Indies, Kingston.

COURSE INFORMATION:The objective of the course is to study the human impact and economic costs associated with the recurrent geological risks in the Caribbean region, and to study strategies for mitigation. Strategies for mitigation require (I) a full understanding of natural processes which give rise to disasters, (II) monitoring active processes, (III) effective transferral of information to Society, and (IV) specialized education and training in the management of risks on a sustained basis.

The teaching programme will include lectures, laboratory work, seminars, review of case histories, fieldwork, and project work. Instruction is supported by the web-site for the Unit for Disaster Studies (UDS), <http://isis.uwimona.edu.jm/uds/index>, which is currently in place for your examination. Selected laboratory information, and field trip information will be accessible at the web-site.

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FINANCIAL AID: If you are currently on financial aid, you are probably eligible for financial assistance for all or part of the program fees and tuition. Applications for financial assistance are submitted through regular procedures in the Financial Aid Office. Even if you are not currently on financial aid, you may be eligible for financial aid. For further information, contact Ms. Meg Marck-Kennedy, International Programs (see below).

ESTIMATED PROGRAM FEE: $2200.00 (NOTE: This does NOT include tuition, and does NOT include airfare):

TUITION: SPACE IS LIMITED, APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AT OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS (Ms. Meg Marck-Kennedy, International Programs, I.G. Greer Hall, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608, phone: 828-262-6692, e-mail: [email protected])

APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL OR ALTER THE PROGRAM FORMAT OR TO CHANGE COSTS IN CASE OF CONDITIONS BEYOND THE UNIVERSITY'S CONTROL.

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