Natural Hazards: Causes and Effects - Disaster Management Center ...

Introduction
How to Get Started
This self-study course will meet the needs of people involved in managing both suddenonset
natural disasters (i.e., earthquakes, floods, hurricanes) and slow-onset disasters
(i.e., famine, drought). This course is designed for government personnel,
representatives of private voluntary agencies and other individuals at local and national
levels who are interested in disaster management.
The procedure for self-study is:
• Complete and score the pretest. Do not be disappointed if you have a low score. If
you have a high score, you probably do not need this course.
• Read the outline of course content to get a general idea of what is covered in the
course.
• Read the learning objectives to get a general idea of what you are expected to learn
from the course.
Turn to Lesson 1: Introduction to Natural Hazards
• Review the study guide section for a brief description of the lesson and any special
suggestions on how to study.
• Again read the learning objectives.
• Carry out the learning activities listed.
• Complete the self-assessment test at the end of the lesson and score it using the
answer key provided. If you have not answered most of the questions correctly,
restudy the lesson.
If you score well on the self-assessment test, proceed to Lesson 2.
Continue to study each lesson and complete the self-assessment test until you have
finished the course of study. When you have completed to your satisfaction all the selfassessment
tests, you can request a final examination package. This will include the
final examination and any other supplementary material.