Disaster Management

Paper Code: 
24ENV323
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Gain insights into various environmental hazards, their causes, nature, preparedness and assessment of loss.
  2. Enhance their knowledge, capacities skills, and perspective on disasters.
  3. Understand the general concept in the dimensions of disasters caused by nature and induced by human activities with an emphasis on disaster preparedness, response and recovery.
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24ENV 323

Disaster Management

CO80: Analyze causes and nature of loss in various environmental hazards and integrate knowledge to manage different aspects of disasters at local and global levels.

CO81: Evaluate the relationship/interface between geophysical processes and human activities in causing natural hazards

CO82: Analyse and evaluate the environmental, social, cultural, economic, legal and organizational aspects of anthropogenic  disasters

CO83: Appraise the strengths and weaknesses of disaster management approaches, strategies    and    governmental action plans in different countries, particularly India

CO84: Examine the role of psycho-social care and its practical relevance in specific types of disasters and conflict     situations

CO85: Contribute effectively to course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Powerpoint presentations, Informative Videos, Documentaries Learning activities for the students: Learning through disaster data analysis, Map activity, Case studies

PowerPoint Presentation, Group Discussions on Current Disaster Management Scenarios, Google Quiz Case study,

Class tests, Presentations, Semester End Examinations, Individual/Team assignments

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction
  • 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)
14.00
Unit II: 
Natural Disasters
  • Process, causes, impacts and management of:
  • Earthquakes, Tsunamis
  • Droughts and Famines
  • Floods
  • Landslides
  • Cyclones 
10.00
Unit III: 
Anthropogenic Disasters
  • 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
14.00
Unit IV: 
Disaster Management in India
  • 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
10.00
Unit V: 
Health and Disasters
  • Health and Disaster Management in India
  • Community Health during disasters
  • Psycho-social care in a disaster situation
Essential Readings: 

ESSENTIAL READINGS

  • 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).Textbook of Disaster Management. Scientific Publishers, India
  • Sundar I. (2006). Environment & Sustainable Development.APH Publishing Corporation

SUGGESTED READINGS

  • 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
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Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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