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Disaster Management

By Dr. M. Seenuvasan   |   National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai
Learners enrolled: 4394

  1.  Classify different types of disasters, including natural, technological, and human-made hazards, using specific examples.
  2. Apply strategies for preparedness, response, and recovery across the disaster management cycle.
  3. Conduct disaster risk assessments with tools like hazard mapping and early warning systems.
  4. Evaluate national and global disaster management policies to inform disaster planning and response.
  5. Operate technology tools such as GIS, GPS, and remote sensing for disaster management.
  6. Design a disaster mitigation or response plan based on project-based learning and real-world case studies.

Summary
Course Status : Ongoing
Course Type : Not Applicable
Language for course content : English
Duration : 12 weeks
Category :
Credit Points : 3
Level : Diploma
Start Date : 20 Jan 2025
End Date : 15 May 2025
Enrollment Ends : 28 Feb 2025
Exam Date : 17 May 2025 IST
Translation Languages : English
NCrF Level   : 4.5
Industry Details : Process Safety

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.


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Course layout

Week 1: Introduction to Disaster Management

Week 2: Types and Classification of Disasters - Part 1

Week 3: Types and Classification of Disasters - Part 2

Week 4: Biological and Technological Disasters
Week 5: Human-Made Disasters and Emerging Risks
Week 6: The Disaster Management Cycle

Week 7: Pre-Disaster Planning and Mitigation

Week 8: During-Disaster Management and Response

Week 9: Post-Disaster Recovery, Reconstruction and Psychosocial
Week 10: Disaster Management Frameworks and Policies

Week 11: Disaster Management in India

Week 12 : Applications of Science and Technology in Disaster Management

Books and references

1. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) - Publications on various templates and guidelines for disaster management.

 2. Bhandani, R.K. - An Overview on Natural and Man-Made Disasters and Their Reduction. CSIR, New Delhi.

 3. Srivastava, H.N., & Gupta, G.D. - Management of Natural Disasters in Developing Countries. Daya Publishing House, Delhi.

 4. Coppola, Damon P. - Introduction to International Disaster Management. Butterworth-Heinemann, Elsevier.

 5. Sharma, Vinod K. - Disaster Management in India: Challenges and Strategies. Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi.

 6. Alexander, David - Natural Disasters. Kluwer Academic Publishers, London.

 7. Ghosh, G.K. - Disaster Management. A.P.H. Publishing Corporation.

 8. Murthy, D.B.N. - Disaster Management: Text and Case Studies. Deep & Deep Publications Pvt. Ltd.


Instructor bio

Dr. M. Seenuvasan

National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chennai
Dr. M. Seenuvasan is a Professor in Education at the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chennai. He specializes in training participants in self-directed learning for engineering education, with a focus on project-based learning, critical thinking, problem-solving, and technology integration. Dr. Seenuvasan encourages participants to apply these skills to real-world challenges in areas such as waste management, nanotechnology, alternative energy, pollution prevention, and disaster management. He holds a Doctorate in Technology from Anna University, Chennai, and has over 19 years of teaching and research experience in various institutions. Throughout his career, he has taken on key responsibilities for institutional growth and leadership. His research expertise includes nanotechnology applications in energy, environmental remediation, and waste-to-wealth initiatives. Dr. M. Seenuvasan has published more than 50 articles in international and national journals, contributed 11 book chapters, and served as a Special Editor for leading journals. He has an H-index of 16, 793 citations, and 5 accession numbers in the NCBI database. Dr. M. Seenuvasan holds 4 granted patents, has successfully guided one Ph.D. scholar, and supervised numerous undergraduate dissertations. He has also been actively involved in social responsibilities, organizing flood relief camps during his tenure. A member of several professional societies, Dr. M. Seenuvasan has received multiple awards for his contributions to education and research in engineering and technology.

Course certificate

"The SWAYAM Course Enrolment and learning is free. However, to obtain a certificate, the learner must register and take the proctored exam in person at one of the designated exam centres. The registration URL will be announced by NTA once the registration form becomes available. To receive the certification, you need to complete the online registration form and pay the examination fee. Additional details, including any updates, will be provided upon the publication of the exam registration form. For more information about the exam locations and the terms associated with completing the form, please refer to the form itself."

 

Grading Policy:

 

- Internal Assignment Score: This accounts for 30% of the final grade and is calculated based on the average of the best three assignments out of all the assignments given in the course.

- Final Proctored Exam Score: This makes up 70% of the final grade and is derived from the proctored exam score out of 100.

- Final Score: The final score is the sum of the average assignment score and the exam score.

 

Eligibility for Certification:

 

- To qualify for a certificate, you must achieve an average assignment score of at least 10 out of 30, and an exam score of at least 30 out of 70. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >=40/100.

Certificate Details:

 

- The certificate will include your name, photograph, roll number, and the percentage score from the final exam. It will also feature the logos of the Ministry of Education, SWAYAM, and NITTTR.

- Certificate Format: Only electronic certificates (e-certificates) will be issued; hard copies will not be dispatched.

 

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