MATH 133 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Natural Hazard, Frank Dawson Adams, Natural Disaster

• School: McGill University
• Department: Mathematics & Statistics (Sci)
• Course: MATH 133
• Professor: John Stix

Document Summary

Avalanches and landslides, tornadoes, ice storms, climate change. Readings (online at https://mycourses2. mcgill. ca/ and can by found on class syllabus. ) Additional references can be found on syllabus, but are not necessary readings. Term paper (30%): paper on a case study, where students write about components related to natural disasters in order to prove their expertise. Topics do not have to be about something covered in class. Note: before starting your term paper, it is strongly recommended to discuss your desired topic with the professors before beginning work. Hands on activities (30%): group work; usually a presentation. Final exam (40%): short answer questions, not multiple choice. Instructors: prof john gyakum, office: burnside hall, room 944. Hours = after class: email: nd@mcgill. ca, frank dawson adams building, room 128. Hours = after: prof john stix class, email: nd@mcgill. ca. It is wise to read it in it"s entirety. Natural events that occur to people that may be unfavorable.