GE90142: Physical Geography and Natural disasters

The module GE90142: Physical Geography and Natural Disasters equips Master of Geography and Environment students with advanced knowledge of physical earth systems, natural processes, and disaster risk management. It examines the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere, as well as geomorphological and climatic processes that influence environmental change and natural hazards.

The course explores major natural hazards such as floods, droughts, volcanic eruptions, cyclones, thunderstorms, and El Niño and La Niña phenomena, with emphasis on disaster management phases including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Through field assessments, GIS-based hazard mapping, disaster simulations, and community engagement, students develop practical skills in disaster preparedness, risk assessment, environmental management, and disaster risk reduction, particularly within the African and Rwandan contexts..