GENERIC ELECTIVE: DISASTER MANAGEMENT (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25GGEO301
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objective: This course examines to develop an understanding about the various types of disasters, to expose students to the risk and vulnerability analysis, to create awareness about disaster prevention and risk reduction

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcomes (Cos)

Learning & Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25

GGEO 301

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disaster Management (Theory)

CO1: Interpret the theoretical foundation and conceptual grounding of this branch; they will understand the need and significance of studying disaster management.

CO2: Assess the different types of disasters and causes for disasters, Distribution and Mapping of Disasters.

CO3: Acquire the thorough understanding of the different types of disasters, Causes, Impact, Distribution and Mapping.

CO4: Explore the nuances of Adaptation and Mitigation strategies in Disaster Management.

CO5: Analyse the theoretical perspective on the Indigenous Knowledge and Community- Based Disaster Management, Role of NGOs.

CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

Approach in Teaching:

Interactive lectures, Discussion, Reading assignments.

 

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self-                             learning assignments, effective                  questions, Seminar presentation.

Class                       Test,

Semester                      end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation, Individual                      and Group projects.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
  • Disasters: Definition and Concepts: Hazards
  • Disasters; Risk and Vulnerability; Classification

 

 

 

12.00
Unit II: 

 

  • Disasters in India: (a) Flood: Causes, Impact, Distribution and Mapping; Landslide: Causes, Impact,
  • Distribution and Mapping; Drought: Causes, Impact, Distribution and Mapping

 

 

12.00
Unit III: 

 

  • Disasters in India: (b) Earthquake and Tsunami: Causes, Impact, Distribution and Mapping;
  • Cyclone: Causes, Impact, Distribution and Mapping.
  • Manmade disasters: Industrial and Nuclear disasters, Causes, Impact, Distribution and Mapping.

 

 

12.00
Unit IV: 

 

  • Response and Mitigation to Disasters: Mitigation and Preparedness,
  • NDMA, SDMA, DDMA and NIDM;

 

 

12.00
Unit V: 

 

  • Indigenous Knowledge and Community-Based Disaster Management;
  • Role of NGOs, CSO, Do’s and Don’ts During and Post Disasters

 

Essential Readings: 

ESSENTIAL READINGS

 

  • Government of India. (1997) Vulnerability Atlas of India. New Delhi, Building Materials & Technology Promotion Council, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India.
  • Kapur, A. (2010) Vulnerable India: A Geographical Study of Disasters, Sage Publication, New Delhi.
  • Modh, S. (2010) Managing Natural Disaster: Hydrological, Marine and Geological Disasters, Macmillan, Delhi.
  • Singh, R.B. (2005) Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis, IGNOU, New Delhi. Chapter 1, 2 and 3.
  • Singh, R. B. (ed.), (2006) Natural Hazards and Disaster Management: Vulnerability and Mitigation, Rawat Publications, New Delhi.

 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

  • Sinha, A. (2001). Disaster Management: Lessons Drawn and Strategies for Future, New United Press, New Delhi.
  • Stoltman, J.P. et al. (2004) International Perspectives on Natural Disasters, Kluwer Academic Publications. Dordrecht.
  • Singh Jagbir (2007) “Disaster Management Future Challenges and Opportunities”, 2007. Publisher-
  • I.K. International Pvt. Ltd. S-25, Green Park Extension, Uphaar Cinema Market, New Delhi, India (www.ikbooks.com)

 

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Academic Year: 
2025-2026