Course Description
On completing the course, students will be able to:1. Describe and explain the origins, occurrence, and characteristics of various hazards.
2. Compare and contrast the impacts on human society of various hazards for different regions of
the world.
3. Describe and evaluate the various measures that can be used to reduce the impact of
environmental hazards.
4. Demonstrate an awareness of information sources regarding hazards.
5. Demonstrate critical understanding of the contrasting vulnerability of different societies to
specific hazards.
HKU
CCST9034 Living In A Hazardous World