2. LTP and Credits of the Course
Credits: 3
• Lecture (L)- 3
• Tutorial (T)- 0
• Practical (P)- 0
3. Text Books and References
• Text Books:
1. Disaster Management by Shagufta, A.P.H. Publishing Corporation
• References:
1. Measuring Vulnerability to Natural Hazards: Towards Disaster Resilient
Societies by Jörnbirkmann, United Nations
2. Disaster Management by Sulphey, M. M., Phi Learning Delhi
3. Mapping Vulnerability: Disasters, Development, and People by Greg Bankoff,
Georgfrerks, Dorothea Hilhorst, Earthscan Publications
4. At Risk: Natural Hazards, People's Vulnerability and Disasters by Piers Blaikie,
Terry Cannon, Ian Davis, Routledge
5. Disaster Management by Mrinalini Pandey, Wiley
6. Disaster Management and Preparedness by Dhawan, Gauba Nidhi , Khan,
Sardar Ambrina, CBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd.
7. Disaster Management by R Subramanian, Vikas Publishing House
4. PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Engineering Knowledge : Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering
problems.
Problem Analysis : Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyse complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
Design/Development of Solutions : Design solutions for complex engineering problems
and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate
consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.
5. PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Conduct investigations of complex problems : Use research-based knowledge and
research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and
synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
Modern Tool Usage : Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex
engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
The Engineer and Society : Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to
assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to the professional engineering practice.
6. PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Environment and Sustainability : Understand the impact of the professional
engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate
the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development
Ethics : Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and
responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
Individual and Team Work : Function effectively as an individual, and as a
member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings
7. PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Communication : Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and
write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give
and receive clear instructions.
Project Management and Finance : Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member
and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
Life-long Learning : Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to
engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broadest context of technological
change.
8. Course Outcomes
Through this course students should be able to
CO1 :: Describe the physical environment of the earth
CO2 :: Discuss the concepts of hazard and disaster
CO3 :: Examine the classifications of disasters
CO4 :: Analyze the disaster profile of India
CO5:: Evaluate the applications of geospatial technology in disaster
management
CO6 :: Develop a sustainable disaster management plan
10. Components of Evaluation
Components of Evaluation Weightage
Attendence (ATT): 5
Class Assisment (CA): 25
Mid Term Test (MTT): 20
End Term Test (ETT): 50
Note: All the CA are Compulsory
11. Continuous Assessment (CA) :A0303
CA I: Assignment - Total 30 Marks, & Time = 3rd, 4th Week
Assignment will be based on Units I, II,
Each student will be given an individual topic on relevant contemporary issue to research
upon and then write a report with maximum 2000 words.
This will carry 30 marks divided into rubrics –
Organization and documentation - 5 Marks,
Content - 10 Marks,
Critical Thinking - 10 Marks,
Syntax and style - 5 marks.
12. Continuous Assessment (CA)
CA II: Presentation - Total mark 30 & Time - 6th & 7th Week
Presentation will be based on individual topic from Unit III, IV, V, VI
Individual PPT presentation by the student carrying 30 marks in total divided into rubrics
-1. Content management skills - 8 Marks
2. Communication skills-8 Marks
3. Confidence - 2 Marks,
4. PPT designing and effective technical skills - 2 marks.
5 . Answering of doubt – 5 Mark
6. Novelty – 5 Mark
13. Continuous Assessment (CA)
CA III: Test = Total 30 Marks
Time – 11th /12th weeks
The objective of the test will be to evaluate the learning outcome among students
Students need to attempt 8 questions -5 short questions (2 marks each, 20-30 words),
2 questions (5 marks each, 50-70 words), 1 essay type question (10 marks, 150-200
words). It will be based on Unit III, IV, V and VI.
16. Course Content
Unit – I Understanding physical environment: Internal structure of the earth, earth
movements, climate, global pressure belts and winds, Insolation and heat-budget of the earth,
hydrosphere and hydrological cycle
Unit II – Understanding Hazard and Disaster:
Hazard concept and definition, disasters concept and fundamentals, risk and vulnerability in
disasters, relationship between disasters, vulnerability and development, factors influencing
vulnerability
Unit III – Classification of Disasters:
Natural disasters, earthquakes, tsunami, landslides, floods, drought, cyclones, wild and urban
fires, chemical and biological hazards, nuclear hazards, epidemics, conflicts
17. Course Content
Unit IV – Disaster profile of India:
Hazard profile of India an overview, earthquakes, tsunami, landslides, floods, droughts,
cyclones, epidemics
Unit V – Applications of Geospatial Technology in Disaster Management:
GIS framework for disaster management, acquisition of satellite and GIS data, damage
assessment, identification of disaster shelter sites, flood inundation mapping, urban fire risk
mapping, landslide hazard mapping, early warning systems
Unit VI – Disaster governance and policies:
National disaster management plan, disaster management at the national and global level, key
international frameworks for disaster management, actors in disaster governance, nature and
role of state in development and disasters.
19. Course Add-On (MOOC Alignment)
Name of the MOOC: Disaster Preparedness
Link of the course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/disaster-
preparedness?action=enroll
Advantages to students: There is a demand for modular courses among the
administrators, market research workers, media communication, and NGO
workers. The aim of the course is to equip them with knowledge usually
imparted in diploma and masters courses.
