SYLLABUS OF DIPLOMA IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT (DDM) For Academic Session 2016-17 Duration: 1 Year Total Credit: 32 Semester-I DDM 01 Introduction to Disaster Management 6 Credit DDM 02 GIS and ICT in Disaster Management 6 Credit DDM 03 Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis 4 Credit Semester-II DDM 04 Disaster Preparedness and Response 6 Credit DDM 05 Rehabilitation Reconstruction and Recovery 6 Credit DDM 06 Reporting, Information and Documentation in Disasters 2 Credit DDM 07 Project Work / Towards Participatory Management 2 Credit
DDM Semester I Course No. DDM 01 Paper Title: Introduction to Disaster management Total Credits: 6 Unit 1 Introduction Hazard, Risk, Vulnerability, Disaster; Disaster Management, Meaning, Nature, Importance, Dimensions & Scope of Disaster Management; Disaster Management Cycle. Unit 2 Natural Disasters Natural Disasters- Meaning and nature of natural disasters, their types and effects Hydrological Disasters - Flood, Flash flood, Drought, cloud burst Geological Disasters- Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Landslides, Avalanches, Volcanic eruptions, Mudflow Unit 3 Types of Natural Disasters Wind related- Cyclone, Storm, Storm surge, tidal waves Heat and cold Waves, Climatic Change, Global warming, Sea Level rise, Ozone Depletion Unit 4 Man-made Disasters CBRN Chemical disasters, biological disasters, radiological disasters, nuclear disasters Fire building fire, coal fire, forest fire, Oil fire Unit 5 Types of Man-made Disasters Accidents- road accidents, rail accidents, air accidents, sea accidents Pollution and deforestation- air pollution, water pollution, deforestation, Industrial waste, water pollution, deforestation Unit 6 - Disaster Determinants Factors affecting damage types, social status, habitation pattern, physiology and climate. Factors affecting mitigation measures, prediction, preparation, communication, area and accessibility, population, physiology and climate. Suggested readings: 1. Disaster Administration and Management, Text & Case studies- SL Goel-Deep and Deep Publications 2. Disaster Management- G.K Ghosh-A.P.H. Publishing Corporation 3. Disaster management S.K.Singh, S.C. Kundu, Shobha Singh A 119, William Publications, New Delhi. 4. Disaster Management Vinod K Sharma- IIPA, New Delhi,1995 5. Encyclopedia of Disaster Management- Goel S.L. - Deep and Deep Publications, New Delhi, 2006.
DDM Semester I Course No. DDM 02 Paper Title: Geographical Information System and ICT in Disaster Management Total credits: 6 Unit 1 - Geographical Information System (GIS) Introduction, definition of GIS, GIS and other information system, maps and spatial information, concept of space and spatial data, domains of spatial information system, elements of GIS (hardware, software, data and liveware), components of GIS (end use/management, data acquisition, data input, data storage & retrieval, data processing and analysis/modeling), information presentation, internet based GIS Unit 2 Remote Sensing Remote Sensing: Fundamental of Remote Sensing, platform and sensors, image interpretation, digital image processing, microwave remote sensing, remote sensing application, Indian space Programme, future satellites for disaster management Unit 3 Advanced Technologies for Warning System Tsunami Early Warning System, Forest Resource Information System,,GIS, Remote Sensing, Digital Image Processing, emergency communication System, Bluetooth and Wireless communication, HAM Radio; GPS application; Remote Sensing and GIS in Disasters Unit 4 Computer Application Introduction to computer, its components and functions, Data Storage: Primary and Secondary storage, Introduction to various computer devices such as keyboard, mouse, printers, disk files, floppies etc.; Operating systems such as DOS, Windows and UNIX; Use of MS-Office Package, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access; Use of Internet. Unit 5 - Importance of Information in Disasters Methods of collecting relevant information libraries, internet, interviews questionnaires, survey, observation, Mass media, Meetings, Role of Information from disaster affected community. Unit 6 - Role of Information Technology in Disasters Disaster management Information System. Organizing and effective dissemination of information: feedback for improving information; Role of Communication in Disasters. Types of communication in case of disasters HAM radio, Satellite, Video Conferencing, Electronics devices. Suggested readings: 1. Remote Sensing Principles & Applications - B.C. Panda - Viva Book Pvt.Ltd. 2. Remote Sensing and Geographical Information systems - M.Anji Reddy JNTU Hyderabad 2001, B.S.Publications. 3. Remote Sensing and its applications - LRA Narayana - University Press 1999. 4. Principals of Geo physical Information Systems - Peter A Burragh and Rachael,A. Mc Donnell- Oxford Publishers 2004. 5. Concepts & Techniques of GIS - C.P.Lo Albert, K.W. Yonng - Prentice Hall (India) Publications. 6. GIS - Kang Tsung Chang, TMH Publications & Co., 7. Basics of Remote sensing & GIS - S.Kumar- Laxmi Publications. 8. Fundamental of GIS by Mechanical designs John Wiley & Sons
DDM Semester I Course No. DDM 03 Paper Title: Risk Assessment & Vulnerability Analysis Total Credits: 4 Unit 1 - Introduction Hazard, Risk and Vulnerability, Risk Concepts, Elements Of Risk, Perception of Risk, Acceptable risk, Requirements in Risk assessment; Risk Reduction-Mainstreaming Risk Role of science and technology in Disaster Risk Reduction, Strategies of Risk reduction, International Mobilization of Risk reduction Unit 2 - Risk Assessment & Reduction Risk analysis techniques; Process of Risk assessment, Analytical systems for risk assessment, Natural hazard/ risk assessment, Understanding climate risk, Mapping of risk assessment, Decision making for risk reduction, Problems in risk assessment; Participatory risk assessment - Rationale for people s participation, Role of civil society organizations, Impact of Globalization, Activities and roles for the community action Risk reduction, Participatory risk assessment methods Unit 3 - Vulnerability Observation and perception of vulnerability- Vulnerability Identification, Vulnerability types and dimensions, Vulnerability- Social factors and economic factors; Vulnerability to shanty settlements; Vulnerability in the city, Risk in Urban areas, Issues in urban planning, Initiatives for risk reduction in India. Unit 4 - Strategic development for Vulnerability reduction Physical & Social infrastructure for Vulnerability reduction, Interactive areas for Vulnerability reduction & Policy making, Hazard resistant designs and construction, Systematic management Strategic planning for vulnerability reduction. Suggested Readings: 1. Disaster Administration and Management, Text & Case studies- SL Goel-Deep and Deep Publications 2. Disaster Management- G.K Ghosh-A.P.H. Publishing Corporation 3. Disaster management S.K.Singh, S.C. Kundu, Shobha Singh A 119, William Publications, New Delhi.
DDM Semester II Course No. DDM 04 Paper Title: Disaster Preparedness and Response Total Credits: 6 Unit 1 - Disaster Preparedness Disaster Preparedness: concept and significance, Disaster Preparedness Measures, Institutional Mechanism for Disaster Preparedness, Disaster preparedness with special needs/ vulnerable groups, Disaster Preparedness: Policy and Programmes Unit 2 - Disaster Preparedness Plan Concept and Significance, Disaster Preparedness Plan essentials, Community Based Disaster Preparedness plan, Prediction, Early Warnings and Safety Measures of Disaster. Unit 3 Role of Different Organizations / Institutions Role of Information, Education, Communication, and Training, Role of Government, International and NGO Bodies. Role of IT in Disaster Preparedness Role of Geographers on Disaster Management. Unit 4 - Disaster Response Essential Components of Disaster Response, Disaster Response Plan, ResourceManagement- Financial, Medical, equipment, communication, Human, transportation, Food and essential commodity (Identification, Procuring, Propositioning and deployment), Directing and controlling functions; Communication, Participation & activation of Emergency Preparedness Plan, LogisticsManagement, Emergency support functions, Need and damage assessment Unit 5 - Coordination in Disaster Response Disaster Response Plan - Communication, Participation, and Activation of Emergency Preparedness Plan, Search, Rescue, Evacuation and Logistic Management Unit 6 - Psychological Response and Management Psychological Response and Management (Trauma, Stress, Rumor and Panic) Relief and Recovery Medical Health Response to Different Disasters Suggested Readings: 1. Disaster Administration and Management, Text & Case studies- SL Goel-Deep and Deep Publications 2. Natural Hazards And Disaster Management : Vulnerability And Mitigation - R B Singh- Rawat Publications 3. Disaster Management- G.K Ghosh - A.P.H. Publishing Corporation 4. Disaster management S.K.Singh, S.C. Kundu, Shobha Singh A 119, William Publications, New Delhi. 5. Disaster Management Vinod K Sharma- IIPA, New Delhi,1995 ODISHA STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY, SAMBALPUR www.osou.ac.in
DM Semester II Course No. DDM 05 Paper Title: Recovery, Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Total Credits: 6 Unit 1 - Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Development Reconstruction Rehabilitation and Development-Concept, Meaning, types ofrehabilitation and Reconstruction, Importance of Disaster Mitigation, Cost benefit analysis, relationship between vulnerability and development Damage Assessment- Post Disaster Damage assessment, estimated damage assessmentdue to probable disasters, Sample Surveys, Epidemiological Surveillance, Nutrition Centered Health Assessment, Remote sensing and Aerial photography, nature and damage to houses and infrastructure due to different disasters Unit 2 - Role of Different organization in Rehabilitation The Government and Disaster Recovery and rehabilitation; Disaster and Non governmental efforts; Role of Local Institutions; Insurance, Police, Media Unit 3 - Reconstruction Speedy Reconstructions- Essential services, Social infrastructures, immediateshelters/camps, Contingency plans for reconstructions Development of Physical and Economic Infrastructure- Developing Physical andeconomic Infrastructure, Environmental Infrastructure development, Unit 4 - Disaster resistant House Construction Guidelines for Disaster resistant construction, traditional techniques, Seismic strengthening of houses in low rain/high rainfall area, earthquake resistant construction technique Funding arrangements- Funding arrangements at state level and central level, Fiscaldiscipline, role of International agencies, mobilization of community for resource generation Unit 5 - Rehabilitation Rehabilitation - Socio- economic Rehabilitation- Temporary Livelihood Options and Socio-Economic Rehabilitation; Education and awareness and role of Information Dissemination, Participative Rehabilitation; Role of various agencies in Recovery Work- Monitoring and evaluation of rehabilitation work, Rehabilitation process. Unit 6 - Recovery Concept of recovery, livelihood and approach to reconstruction, Livelihood restoration, Speedy recovery, Linking Recovery with safe development, Creation of Long-term job opportunities Suggested Readings: 1. Asian Development Bank, Disaster Mitigation in Asia and the Pacific, Manila ADB, 1991. 2. Disaster Administration and Management, Text & Case studies- SL Goel-Deep and Deep Publications 3. Disaster Management- G.K Ghosh-A.P.H. Publishing Corporation 4. Disaster management S.K.Singh, S.C. Kundu, Shobha Singh A 119, William Publications, New Delhi. 5. Disaster Management Vinod K Sharma- IIPA, New Delhi, 1995 6. Encyclopedia of Disaster Management- Goel S.L. - Deep and Deep Publications, New Delhi, 2006. 7. Post-Earthquake Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, F.Y. Cheng, Y.Y. Wang, Permagon Publications ODISHA STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY, SAMBALPUR www.osou.ac.in
DDM Semester II Course No. DDM 06 Paper Title: Reporting, Information and Documentation in Disasters Total Credits: 2 Unit 1 Media Types of Media; Importance of role of media informative, suggestive and analytical; Role of Media in Disaster Mitigation Unit 2 - Reporting Factual and Ethical Reporting; Impact of Media Coverage and Public Communication; Handling of Media Unit 3 - Documentation Principles of Report Writing and Guidelines according to style manuals; Writing and Presentation of Preliminary, Main body and Reference section of Report, Evaluation of Research Report. Unit 4 Dissertation / Project Report TOPIC / CASE STUDY: Disaster affected Area: Cyclone Orissa 1999 Super Cyclone, Flood Bihar floods, Tsunami Tsunami of South India, Heat waves Heat waves of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha and Cold waves Cold waves of U.P., Earthquakes Bhuj Earthquakes, Landslides landslides in North East, Drought, Storm, Global warming; Air Pollution Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Forest fire, Industrial waste, Shelter Home: Cyclone Any topic relevant to either Natural Disaster or Man-Made Disaster. The student shall choose a Dissertation / Project Topic at the end of first semester. The student should submit Project report at the mid of second semester, evaluation of the same will be done at the end of second semester. DDM Semester II Course No. DDM 07 Paper Title: Project Work / Towards Participatory Management Total Credits: 2 ODISHA STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY, SAMBALPUR www.osou.ac.in