PRACTICAL: DISASTER MANAGEMENT BASED PROJECT WORK (Practical)

Paper Code: 
24DGEO702
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The objective of this paper is to train the students in dealing with natural and manmade disasters.

Course Outcomes: 
CO87: Acquire the skill of practical usage of the subject with a specific project study.
CO88: Explore and conduct case study to get acquainted with report writing.
CO89: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.
60.00

The Project Report based on any two field based case studies among following disasters and one disaster preparedness plan of respective college or locality:

1. Flood

2. Drought

3. Cyclone and Hailstorms

4. Earthquake

5. Landslides

6. Human Induced Disasters: Fire Hazards, Chemical, Industrial accidents

Essential Readings: 
  1. Government of India. (1997) Vulnerability Atlas of India. New Delhi, Building Materials &
  2. TechnologyPromotion Council, Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India.
  3. Kapur, A. (2010) Vulnerable India: A Geographical Study of Disasters, Sage Publication, New Delhi.
  4. Modh, S. (2010) Managing Natural Disaster: Hydrological, Marine and Geological Disasters, MacmillanDelhi.
  5. Singh, R.B. (2005) Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis, IGNOU, New Delhi. Chapter 1, 2and3.
  6. Singh, R. B. (ed.), (2006) Natural Hazards and Disaster Management: Vulnerability and
  7. Mitigation, Rawat Publications, NewDelhi.
  8. Sinha, A. (2001). Disaster Management: Lessons Drawn and Strategies for Future, New United Press, NewDelhi.
  9. Stoltman, J.P. et al. (2004) International Perspectives on Natural Disasters, Kluwer Academic Publications.Dordrecht.
  10. Singh Jagbir (2007) “Disaster Management Future Challenges and Oppurtunities”, 2007. Publisher-I.K.
  11. International Pvt.Ltd. S-25, Green Park Extension, Uphaar Cinema Market, New Delhi,India(www.ikbooks.com)
Academic Year: 
2024-2025