ILO7017: Disaster Management and Mitigation Measures Syllabus for ME 7th Sem 2019 Pattern Mumbai University (Institute Level Optional Course-1)

Disaster Management and Mitigation Measures detailed syllabus scheme for Mechanical Engineering (ME), 2019 regulation has been taken from the MU official website and presented for the Bachelor of Engineering students. For Course Code, Course Title, Test 1, Test 2, Avg, End Sem Exam, Team Work, Practical, Oral, Total, and other information, do visit full semester subjects post given below.

For 7th Sem Scheme of Mechanical Engineering (ME), 2019 Pattern, do visit ME 7th Sem Scheme, 2019 Pattern. For the Institute Level Optional Course-1 scheme of 7th Sem 2019 regulation, refer to ME 7th Sem Institute Level Optional Course-1 Scheme 2019 Pattern. The detail syllabus for disaster management and mitigation measures is as follows.

Disaster Management and Mitigation Measures Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering BE 7th Sem 2019 Pattern Mumbai University

Course Objectives:

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Course Outcomes:

Learner will be able to

1. Get to know natural as well as manmade disaster and their extent and possible effects on the economy.
2. Plan of national importance structures based upon the previous history.
3. Get acquainted with government policies, acts and various organizational structure associated with an emergency.
4. Get to know the simple dos and donts in such extreme events and act accordingly.

Module 1

Introduction

1. Definition of Disaster, hazard, global and Indian scenario, general perspective, importance of study in human life, Direct and indirect effects of disasters, long term effects of disasters. Introduction to global warming and climate change. 03

Module 2

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Module 3

Disaster Management, Policy and Administration

1. Disaster management: meaning, concept, importance, objective of disaster management policy, disaster risks in India, Paradigm shift in disaster management.
2. Policy and administration: Importance and principles of disaster management policies, command and coordination of in disaster management, rescue operations-how to start with and how to proceed in due course of time, study of flowchart showing the entire process. 06

Module 4

Institutional Framework for Disaster Management in India:

1. Importance of public awareness, Preparation and execution of emergency management program. Scope and responsibilities of National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) and National disaster management authority (NDMA) in India. Methods and measures to avoid disasters, Management of casualties, set up of emergency facilities, importance of effective communication amongst different agencies in such situations.
2. Use of Internet and softwares for effective disaster management. Applications of GIS, Remote sensing and GPS in this regard. 06

Module 5

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Module 6

Preventive and Mitigation Measures:

1. Pre-disaster, during disaster and post-disaster measures in some events in general
2. Structural mapping: Risk mapping, assessment and analysis, sea walls and embankments, Bio shield, shelters, early warning and communication
3. Non Structural Mitigation: Community based disaster preparedness, risk transfer and risk financing, capacity development and training, awareness and education, contingency plans.
4. Dos and donts in case of disasters and effective implementation of relief aids. 06

Assessment:

Internal Assessment for 20 marks: Consisting Two Compulsory Class Tests First test based on approximately 40% of contents and second test based on remaining contents (approximately 40% but excluding contents covered in Test I)

End Semester Examination:

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Reference Books:

1. Disaster Management by Harsh K.Gupta, Universities Press Publications.
2. Disaster Management: An Appraisal of Institutional Mechanisms in India by O.S.Dagur, published by Centre for land warfare studies, New Delhi, 2011.
3. Introduction to International Disaster Management by Damon Copolla, Butterworth Heinemann Elsevier Publications.
4. Disaster Management Handbook by Jack Pinkowski, CRC Press Taylor and Francis group.
5. Disaster management & rehabilitation by Rajdeep Dasgupta, Mittal Publications, New Delhi.
6. Natural Hazards and Disaster Management, Vulnerability and Mitigation – R B Singh, Rawat Publications
7. Concepts and Techniques of GIS -C.P.Lo Albert, K.W. Yonng – Prentice Hall (India) Publications. (Learners are expected to refer reports published at national and International level and updated information available on authentic web sites)

For detail Syllabus of all subjects of Mechanical Engineering (ME) 7th Sem 2019 regulation, visit ME 7th Sem Subjects of 2019 Pattern.