Course objectives
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ENV 323 |
Disaster Management |
Upon completion of this course, students will: CO85: Analyze causes, nature, preparedness and assessment of loss in various environmental hazards CO86: Evaluate the relationship/interface between geophysical processes and human activities in causing natural hazard with emphasis on disaster preparedness, response and recovery CO87: Appraise the strengths and weaknesses of disaster management approaches, strategies and governmental action plan in different countries, particularly India CO88: Analyse and evaluate the environmental, social, cultural, economic, legal and organizational aspects influencing vulnerabilities and capacities to face disasters. CO89: Integrate knowledge to evaluate and manage different aspects of disaster events at a local and global levels, even when limited information is available CO90: Examine the role of psycho-social care and its practical relevance in specific types of disasters and conflict situations available CO90: Examine the role of psycho-social care and its practical relevance in specific types of disasters and conflict situations |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Power point presentations, Informative Videos, Documentaries Learning activities for the students: Learning through disaster data analysis, Map activity, Case studies |
Power Point Presentation, Group Discussions on Current Disaster Management Scenario, Google Quiz Case study, Class test, Presentations , Semester End Examination, Individual/Te am assignments |
· Meaning, Distinction between Disaster and hazard
· Terminology used in disaster management
· Disaster Management Cycle
· Concept of Disaster Risk Reduction
· Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
· Disaster management through sustainable development
· Types of disasters (Natural and Human-made)
· Process, causes, impacts and management of:
o Earthquakes, Tsunamis
o Droughts and Famines
o Floods
o Landslides
o Cyclones
· Nuclear Disaster and Radiation Hazards
· Chemical Disaster: A case study of Bhopal
· Accidents: Aviation, Railway, Road and Shipping
· Fires: Buildings, Mines and forests
· Urban Slums: Living Disasters
· Disaster Vulnerability profile of India-Specific to Geographical regions and states
· Mega disasters in India
· National Disaster Management Authority
· National Institute of Disaster Management
· National Disaster Management Policy
· National Disaster Management Plan
· Disaster Management Act 2005
· Health and Disaster Management in India
· Community Health during disasters
· Psycho Social care in a disaster situation
· Ahmad,A.(2003) Disaster Management: Through the New Millennium. New Delhi. . Anmol Publications
· Edwards,B. (2005). Natural Hazards. U.K. Cambridge University Press.
· Ghosh,G.K.(2006) Disaster Management. A.P.H. Publishing Corporation.
· Goel, S.L. and Kumar, R. (2001). Disaster Management. Deep and Deep Publications.
· Kumar,A.(2010) Disaster Management - Recent Approaches. New Delhi.Anmol Publications
· Singh,R.B.(2000) Disaster Management. Rawat Publications
· Srivastava,A.K. (2021).Text book of Disaster Management. Scientific Publishers, India
· Sundar I. (2006). Environment & Sustainable Development .APH Publishing Corporation
· Alexander, D. (2000) Introduction in Confronting Catastrophe. Dunedin Academic Press Ltd.
· Bose,B.C.(2006) Modern Encyclopaedia of Disaster and Hazard Management
Rajat Publications.
· Chakrabarty, U. K. (2007).Industrial Disaster Management and Emergency Response. New Delhi .Asian Books Pvt. Ltd.
· Collins, L. R. and Schneid, T. D. (2000). Disaster Management and Preparedness. Taylor and Francis,
· Basics of Disaster Management
Block 1 Understanding Disaster Management (egyankosh.ac.in)
· Disaster Preparedness: Indian Context https://www.egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/25906/1/Unit-4.pdf
· Disaster Management Cycle https://www.egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/25910/1/Unit-2.pdf
· Complete Disaster Management | Marathon Session https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEBWLqAgezw
· Asian Journal of Environment and Disaster Management
· Disaster Prevention and Management: An International Journal