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P – Life Sciences
Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | February 4, 2026-March 4, 2026
Wednesday: 12:45 PM-2:00 PM
This course has been added since catalog publication.
This course will analyze how hazards and disasters such as hurricanes, floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, and tornadoes affect our world. It will discuss environmental sociology, disaster science, and emergency management to understand the issues society faces as disasters continue to impact us all. These include disaster vulnerability, pets and companion animals, gendered aspects of disasters, recovery, resilience, the experience of renters and people living in mobile or manufactured homes. Case studies will include the Haitian earthquake and Hurricane Katrina, as well as repeat storms in North Carolina and Texas to encourage class discussion and participation.
This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: Sydney Dyck
DYCK, SYDNEY — Sydney Dyck is a sociology Ph.D. student in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of Delaware. She is also an affiliate of UD’s Disaster Research Center. More information coming soon.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
Kent/Sussex | Wilmington