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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Natural Hazards certification course throws light on the phenomena of natural disasters. Processes like land-level changes, ground deformations, event recurrence intervals, sedimentation patterns, and the associated environmental and depositional changes are discussed. The course is spread over eight weeks and falls under the domain of civil engineering.
The Natural Hazards online training lets students explore the different types of natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, volcanic eruptions, cyclones, and storms, etc. Through this activity, they will understand the natural hazards caused by disasters in the associated landscapes. This elective course has also been approved by the AICTE.
The Natural Hazards certification syllabus also includes how different regions like floodplains, mainland, hilly terrains, coastal areas, etc., feel the impact of the disasters. The course concludes with dedicated lectures on the various measures and approaches to assess and mitigate these natural hazards properly. The training is offered by Professor Javed N Malik, who specializes in active tectonics and paleoseismology.
The Highlights
- Sample lecture for understanding
- Course training provided in the English language
- Internal assessment tests for improved understanding
- E-certification
- End-term proctored examination (for certification)
- Course contents updated regularly
- Postgraduate level
- AICTE approved curriculum
- The domain of civil engineering
- Eight-week course
- Elective course
- Training provided by IIT Kanpur
Programme Offerings
- Sample lecture for understanding
- Training provided by IIT Kanpur
- Course training delivered in the English language
- elective course
- Internal assessment tests for improved understanding
- Eight-Week Course
- E-certification
- Domain of civil engineering
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 1000 | yes | IIT Kanpur |
Natural Hazards training is free. However, if you wish to obtain a certification for the program, you need to pay Rs 1,000. The payment can be made on the online registration link shared with the students before the exam. Furthermore, any other details regarding the exam centers, cities, etc. can be found in the same link.
The Natural Hazards fee structure
Course | Fees |
Natural Hazards | Rs. 1,000 |
Eligibility Criteria
Natural Hazards training can be best used if the students have prior knowledge of earth science fundamentals or a basic understanding of natural disasters.
Certificate Qualifying Details
Besides, those students who aim to obtain accreditation for the Natural Hazards online program are needed to secure a minimum of 40/100 in the final exam. Moreover, they are also required to ensure an average >=10/25 in the internal assignments and a score >=30/75 in the proctored examination.
If a student fails to obtain marks as per the scheme mentioned above, he/she will be deemed ineligible for getting the certification.
What you will learn
All those candidates who have successfully finished the Natural Hazards online course can be confident of achieving proficiency in the following areas:
- Floods
- Human interaction
- Downslope movements
- Landslides
- Tropical cyclones
- Wildfires
- Storms
- Ground motion
- Tsunami hazard assessment
Who it is for
The Natural Hazards certification course is a perfect fit for postgraduate students specializing in engineering and science or advanced undergraduate students.
Admission Details
- Interested candidates can reach the Natural Hazards program page by clicking on the link below: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_ce17/preview
- Once you land on the program webpage, click on the ‘Sign-In/Register’ button on the top-right.
- Now, use your pre-existing login credentials (if any) to sign in to the Swayam portal. In case it is your first time logging in, sign up with Swayam to create a new account and verify your email address to complete the process.
- Besides, you can also use your Google, Facebook, or Microsoft accounts to login.
- Post logging in, you will have to fill an application form with your personal and academic details.
- Once you’re done, you access the course contents from the portal.
Application Details
The Natural Hazards certification course does not call for any dedicated application form filling except for the necessary details like name, email address, phone number, academic qualifications, etc.
The Syllabus
- Natural Hazards and Disasters
- Natural Hazards and Disasters
- Human Impact on Natural Disaster
- Predicting Catastrophe Mitigating Hazards
- Mitigating Hazards
- Plate Tectonics and related Hazards
- Plate Tectonics and related Hazards
- Plate Tectonics and related Hazards
- Earthquakes and their causes
- Earthquakes and their causes
- Earthquakes and their causes
- Ground Motion and Failures
- Ground Motion and Failures
- Ground Motion and Failures
- Tsunami: Gaint Tsunamis
- Tsunami: Gaint Tsunamis
- Tsunami: Generation and Movement
- Tsunami: Generation and Movement
- Tsunami: Generation and Movement
- Tsunami Hazard Assessment
- Tsunami Hazard Assessment
- Volcanic Hazard: Eruption-Type of Volcanoes and Tectonic environment
- Volcanic Hazard: Eruption-Type of Volcanoes and Tectonic environment
- Volcanic Hazard: Eruption-Type of Volcanoes and Tectonic environment
- Landslide and their causes
- Type of downslope movement
- Associated hazard
- Landslide and their causes
- Type of downslope movement
- Associated hazard
- Landslide and their causes
- Type of downslope movement
- Associated hazard
- Land Subsidence and associated hazard
- Land Subsidence and associated hazard
- Floods and Human Interaction
- Flood Frequency and Recurrence Interval
- Flood Frequency and Recurrence Interval
- Human intervention and mitigation
- Human intervention and mitigation
- Storms: Tropical Cyclone
- Storms: Tropical Cyclone, Hurricane, Tornado, Storm damage and safety
- Wildfires: Fire Process and Secondary effects
- Wildfires: Fire Process and Secondary effects
Evaluation process
Candidates interested in obtaining certification for the Natural Hazards online course must apply and appear for the proctored exam conducted on 21st March 2021, in two sessions - FN (forenoon) and AN (afternoon). The exam will be proctored and conducted in one of Swayam’s designated centers. A registration fee of Rs 1,000 is required to book a seat.
Instructors
IIT Kanpur Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
IIT Kanpur, one of India’s preeminent institutions, is offering the course training.
Yes, the study material can be downloaded and referred to.
Natural Hazards online training will be conducted on 21st March 2021.
Yes, it is mandatory to appear for the proctored examination if you are interested in obtaining the certification.
The Natural Hazards online certification exam’s payment can be made through the registration link provided before the exam.