This article describes the use of a model to express the magnitude-frequency relationships of natural hazards. The model consists of a dartboard whose rings can be drawn to represent magnitude, exceedence probability, average recurrence interval, or other statistical information. Students are engaged by "playing" the dart game through conducting a thought experiment, actually throwing at a physical ... Full description.

NOTE: This is a large file, 22.7 mb in size! As urban development encroaches onto less suitable sites, knowledge of the connection between the ground beneath one's home and the home itself becomes increasingly critical to the homebuyer. This paper describes an applied course designed for Realtors and appraisers that the author founded and taught for about eight years in Colorado. It describes the ... Full description.