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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

After years of close observations and experiences in disaster management, the experts of Waseda University have come up with the Tsunamis and Storm Surges: Introduction to Coastal Disasters online course. This course is packed with disaster prevention methodology and foundational disaster management tools. As the name suggests, this course introduces the participants to coastal disasters such as tsunamis and Storm Surges. This course mainly deals with disaster management.

In this course, field surveys will play an important part. Along with the introduction, the participants will also learn the reasons behind such disasters, how they become a major factor in lost human lives, and how institutions and infrastructures collapse. One of the chief tools the course will use is numerical simulations and hydraulic experiments to validate the disaster scenarios. The Tsunamis and Storm Surge: Introduction to Coastal Disasters certification course specifically aims at reducing the negative impacts of the natural disaster. It is practice-based and drawn from real-life studies.

The Certification provided by this course is of great value. The candidates can benefit from the shareable attribute of the certificate if they take the programme in the verified track by paying the fee. It will be signed by the course instructor and there will be the logo of Waseda University. The students can get limited access to the programme for a limited period.

The Highlights

Certificate shareable on Linkedin
90 % financial assistance
Online self-paced mode
6 weeks of course duration
3-4 hours of weekly effort
Video transcripts available
Verified by Waseda University
Offered by edX platform

Programme Offerings

discussion forum
assignments
Reports
quizzes
Survey

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 4866	yes	Waseda University, Tokyo

The Tsunamis and Storm Surges Introduction to Coastal Disasters fees detail can be checked in these following points-

The audit track participants can access the course without paying any fee.
The verified track participants will have to pay ₹4,866 to qualify for the verified certificate.

Tsunamis and Storm Surges: Introduction to Coastal Disasters fees

Fee Category	Amount in INR
Certification	₹4,866

Eligibility Criteria

Education

The only prerequisite for the candidates is that they must have an introductory knowledge of algebra and physics.

Certification qualifying details

The participants who paid the required amount in the verified track given on the course page are eligible to qualify for the certificate. The candidates will also have to complete the course curriculum by attending the assignments, reports, mid-term reports, quizzes. To avail of the certificate, the minimum percentage of 65 % needs to be scored.

What you will learn

Disaster Management

The Tsunamis and Storm Surge: Introduction to Coastal Disasters Online course has wide and universal implications. Some of the major learning outcomes this course covers up are-

Since natural disasters are universal phenomena, this course provides universal tools to combat natural disasters under Tsunamis and Storm Surges: Introduction to Coastal Disasters certification syllabus
Introduction and the underlying mechanisms for coastal disaster reasons will be taught here.
This course is based on field surveys. The candidates will understand and better relate to such surveys.
The candidates will be taught how coastal areas turn disastrous, how human lives are lost, and how infrastructure, big buildings collapse.
The science and mechanisms specifically of tsunamis and storm surges will be taught here.
Assignments, reports, surveys, quizzes are an important component of the Tsunamis and Storm Surges: Introduction to Coastal Disasters Training
The main focus of this course will be on prevention mechanism techniques.
Reduction of the coastal disaster effects and ways to protect oneself and the community will be taught to the candidates.
The candidates will be able to implement the knowledge in any region of the world.
The candidates can apply and learn all the concepts easily as it doesn’t require any complex ideas.

Who it is for

The Tsunamis and Storm Surge: Introduction to Coastal Disasters certification supports a variety of candidates as this topic is universal. The following candidates will be benefited from this course-

The candidates who are working in the disaster management field will be benefitted.
The environment enthusiast and community activist can learn a lot from this course.
The candidates who have a basic understanding of algebra and physics will understand this course.

Admission Details

The interested participants for this course can check the following admission details-

Step 1: The participants will have the click on this URL- https://courses.edx.org/courses/course-v1:WasedaX+CosDis101x+1T2020/f6728012c1a34432833c2f275ac4d555/

Step 2: The participants will have to complete the registration process by filling up the required information.

Step 3: The participants can then “Sign in” and enter the Tsunamis and Storm Surges: Introduction to Coastal Disasters program.

Step 4: The participants will then be able to explore the course content. On the top page of the course, the participants will have to click on the “Enrol” button.

Step 5: It will direct the participants towards two ways of enrolling for the course. The audit track will provide free access. The verified track offers the certificate for this course but it will require Rs. 3,581 as its payment.

Step 6: The participants can choose their preferred way and the audit track participants can upgrade their course within the given time on the course page.

Step 7: After successfully enrolling for this course, the participants can continue with their learning process.

The Syllabus

Getting Started
Welcome to the Course
Pre-Course Survey

Overview
Tsunami Disasters
Tohoku Tsunami and the Fukushima Disaster
Assignment: Quiz 1 (7 Questions)
Tsunami Field Surveys
Assignment: Report 1 (1 Question)
Closing

Overview
Storm Surge Disasters
Storm Surge Field Surveys
Assignment: Quiz 2 (7 Questions)
Assignment: Report 2 (1 Question)
Closing

Overview
Analysis of Coastal Disasters
Mechanisms of a Tsunami
Mechanisms of a Storm Surge
Assignment: Quiz 3 (9 Questions)
Bay Resonance
Field Measurements
Assignment: Mid-term Report (1 Question)
Closing

Overview
Introduction to Disaster Mechanisms
Failure of Structures
Coastal Forest
Assignment: Report 3 (1 Question)
Wave Basin
Release of Pollutants
Assignment: Quiz 4 (8 Questions)
Closing

Overview
Tsunami Height Prediction
Tsunami Simulation: Application to Tohoku
Storm Surge Prediction
Assignment: Quiz 5 (6 Questions)
Assignment: Report 4 (1 Question)
Closing

Overview
Mitigation and Protection
Application to Tokyo
Tokyo's Coastal Area
Cost Benefit Analysis
Evacuation Planning
Relocation
Assignment: Quiz 6 (6 Questions)
Assignment: Final Report (1 Question)
Course Wrap-up
Post-Course Survey

Instructors

Waseda University, Tokyo Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Are there any deadlines for the assignments in the course?

The deadline for the assignments of the Tsunamis and Storm Surges: Introduction to Coastal Disasters training is given on the course web page. The deadline for the assignments in this course is usually the course end date. For more details, the candidates can check the course web page.

2: What is the grading policy of this course?

The grading policy for this course is divided into the course curriculum. The quizzes will have 40 %, reports 20 %, mid-term report 15%, final report 25 % of the grading system.

3: What type of questions can I post in the discussion forum which will inturn give me Tsunamis and Storm Surges: Introduction to Coastal Disasters certification benefits?

The candidates can post their queries or doubts related to the course content, technical issues, course errors, and also general questions on the code of conduct and the course applications.

4: What things do the candidates will have to cover up in the weekly efforts?

The candidates will have to cover up the lecture videos, reading the content material, completing the assignments and exercises, and submit and assess written reports.

5: When can I download the Tsunamis and Storm Surges: Introduction to Coastal Disasters certification?

The certification can be downloaded by the candidates in the edX dashboard. The candidates will be able to download the certificate from a link that will appear in the edX dashboard after the successful completion of the course.

6: From where does the edX platform gather donations?

edX platform is a non-profit organization. edX’s mission is to provide education to everyone. For this reason, it relies on the donations given by the generous participants and also on the verified certificates.

7: Do I have to wait to receive my certificate?

This course is self-paced. The certificates for the self-paced course will be provided immediately. The certificates don’t depend on the course to end.

8: How will the candidates receive their financial approval?

The financially weak candidates can apply for financial assistance. After reviewing, the candidates will gain an email notification for approval. It usually takes two or three business days.

9: How to successfully verify my identification for the certificate?

The candidates will be able the receive the certificate after successful verification of the ID and photo. The candidates will have to send a clear well-lit photo and any ID with the same name as in the edX account.

10: Who will instruct the course? Who will sign the course certificate?

Tomoya Shibayama will be the host for this course. Since Tomoya Shibayama is the primary instructor for this course, he will sign the course certificate.