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## Vocational Course: Disaster Management B.A/B.Sc./B.Com.- 1st Semester | Credits | |---|---| | Theory | 2 | ### Unit 1 **Understanding Hazards and Disasters (Natural and Human made)** * Hydro-meteorological (floods, cyclones, drought, geological (earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslides, tsuna...

## Vocational Course: Disaster Management B.A/B.Sc./B.Com.- 1st Semester | Credits | |---|---| | Theory | 2 | ### Unit 1 **Understanding Hazards and Disasters (Natural and Human made)** * Hydro-meteorological (floods, cyclones, drought, geological (earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslides, tsunami)) * Technological (toxic chemical releases, accidents, oil spills) * Complex emergencies (civil strife, wars) * Others (fire, pest infestation, epidemics, lightning etc.) ### Unit 2 **Disaster Risk Management Concepts** * Disaster Risk Assessment, Methodologies and tools for assessing: Hazards, Vulnerability, Capacity/Manageability ### Unit 3 **Prevention and Mitigation** * Concept of Prevention, Mitigation options, Issues in information management/expertise * Policy issues and strategies for: coordination, planning, monitoring and evaluation, financial considerations/budgets, advocacy. ### Unit 4 **Preparedness/Response and Post-Disaster management/recovery** * Preparedness planning & Coordination, Information management, public awareness, Resource management, Warning systems, public information, Rehabilitation, Resettlement. ### Training Methodology * Interactive Lectures, Group Work, Classroom Exercise, Mapping, Discussion, Visits, Field Exercise * Presentation, Video Shows Instructional Games | | Credit | |---|---| | Practical | 1 |