Syllabus

Understanding the concepts, definitions and types of disaster: Hazards and Disasters, Risk and Vulnerability in Disasters. Natural and Man-made disasters- earthquakes, floods drought, landside, land subsidence, cyclones, volcanoes, tsunami, avalanches, global climate extremes. Man-made disasters- Terrorism, gas and radiations leaks, toxic waste disposal, oil spills, forest fires.
Disaster Management Cycle and Framework: Disaster Management Cycle – Paradigm Shift in Disaster Management,
Pre-Disaster – Risk Assessment and Analysis, Risk Mapping, Zoning and Microzonation, Prevention and Mitigation of Disasters, Early Warning System Preparedness, Capacity Development Awareness During Disaster – Evacuation – Disaster Communication – Search and Rescue – Emergency Operation Centre – Incident Command System. Post-disaster- Relief and Rehabilitation, Damage and Needs Assessment, Restoration of Critical Infrastructure – Early Recovery – Reconstruction and Redevelopment.
IDNDR, Yokohama Strategy: Yokohama Strategy and Plan of Action for a Safer World: guidelines for natural disaster prevention, preparedness and mitigation.
Disaster Management in India – Mega Disasters of India and Lessons Learnt Disaster Management Act 2005 – Institutional and Financial Mechanism, National Policy on Disaster Management, National Guidelines and Plans on Disaster Management Role of Government (local, state and national), Non-Government and Inter-Governmental Agencies
Case study (or study on the application of the architectural & construction techniques in buildings) on any topic from the above mentioned modules by the students. Submission of report along with oral and visual presentation.

To provide basic conceptual understanding of disasters, to understand approaches of Disaster Management and to build mitigation skills to respond to disaster.

To provide conceptual knowledge for designing disaster resillient building and infrastructure.

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning.

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities

An ability to use techniques, skills, and technology for architectural practice

Subramanian R., Disaster Management, Vikas PH , Available in BPCL NITR

Goyal S L, Encyclopedia of disaster management, DMPA