Dynamics of Extreme Events

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to the dynamics of extreme natural events and their impact on the built and human environments. The course is case based and data driven, covering scenarios including earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, fires, and heatwaves. The subject is introduced from points of view of characterization, forecasting, monitoring and condition assessment, as well as strategic planning to mitigate property and population impact. Methods used include mapping and analysis of global data resources and sensor networks and models for event prediction, as well as analytical methods and numerical simulations to understand the response of physical systems when subject to extreme conditions. | Prerequisite: PH-UY 1013 or equivalent with a grade of B or better; or PHYS-UA 11 or equivalent with a grade of B or better; or CE-UY 2133; or CE-UY 2112