Disaster Management & Risk Reduction

Paper Code: 
24DENV601B
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Introduce the students to various aspects of environmental hazards, their causes, classifications and impacts.
  2. Focus on the management strategies and governmental action plan to mitigate and prepare for such hazards

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24DENV 601B

Disaster Management & Risk Reduction

CO77: Examine different types of natural hazards, their major driving forces/factor, and their causes.

CO78: Evaluate the relationship/interface between geophysical processes and human activities in causing natural hazards with emphasis on disaster preparedness, response and recovery

CO79: Analyse the causes and impacts of industrial disasters, including nuclear and chemical disasters, on human health, the environment, and socio-economic structures

CO80: Appraise the methodologies for identifying and assessing disaster risks and strategies for reducing disaster risks

CO81: Appraise the disaster profile of India and evaluate the institutional frameworks of India, assessing their strengths and weaknesses in responding to diverse disaster scenarios

CO82: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

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 Presentations, Semester End Examination, Individual/Team assignments

 

 

10.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Disaster Management
  • Definitions of Disaster, Prevention, preparedness, Mitigation, rehabilitation, risk, vulnerability, Hazard
  • Concept of Disaster Management Cycle
  • Types of Disaster (Natural and Anthropogenic)
  • Causes and impacts of Disasters
14.00
Unit II: 
Natural Disasters

 

Causes, Impacts and management of:

  • Earthquakes, Tsunami
  • Floods, Flash floods
  • Cyclones
  • Drought and famines
  • Landslides

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Anthropogenic Disasters

An overview of:

  • Industrial Disasters – Nuclear and chemical disasters
  • Environmental Disasters – Land degradation, Pollution, Biodiversity loss
  • Transportation Accidents
  • Fires

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Identifying and assessing disaster risks
  • Strategies for reducing disaster risks
  • Role of technology and innovation in disaster risk reduction
  • Community-based disaster risk reduction
  • Disaster risk reduction in the context of climate change

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Disaster Management in India
  • Disaster profile of India
  • Disaster Management Act 2005
  • Institutional processes and Framework
  • National Policy on Disaster Management
  • National Guidelines on Disaster Management
  • Disasters management and Sustainable development Goals

 

Essential Readings: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

  • Barkey, W.E. (1983). Explosion Hazards & Evaluation. Amsterdam. Elsevier.
  • 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,

E-RESOURCES:

  • Basics of Disaster management

           Block 1 Understanding Disaster Management                  (egyankosh.ac.in)

JOURNALS:

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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