GS32253 – Disaster Management

GS32253 – Disaster Management

Course Outline

Course

:  GS 32253 – Disaster Management

Core/Specialization

:  GIS

Programme

:   Bachelor of Science Honours  in Surveying Science

Department

:  RSGIS

Faculty

:  Faculty of Geomatics

Contact Hours

:  100

Year

:  III

Semester

:  II

Lecturer

: Mr. PGRNI Pussella

Room No.

: SF-12

Telephone No.

:  045-3453019

E-mail

: pgrnip@geo.sab.ac.lk

 

Synopsis

This course covers a basic knowledge on natural and man-made disasters and management of disasters effectively. It is aimed at providing the appropriate skills for disaster management at a national and international level in areas of natural and man-made disaster, climate change, terrorism, etc.

 

Contents

Introduction to disaster management, Types of disasters, Climate changes and predictions, Reasons for disasters, Assessments of vulnerability to disasters

 

Practical Task

Disaster management mini project

 

Learning Outcomes

Following this course the student should be able to:

No.

Course Learning Outcome

Programme Outcome

Assessment Methods

1.

Define disasters and its concepts

P01

Final Exam

2.

Describe the techniques for Risk analysis and evaluation (including hazard analysis and vulnerability analysis), risk reduction (prevention and mitigation) and preparedness.

P01

Final Exam

3.

Describe the techniques to maintain the positional and semantic accuracies in map making process

P02

Final Exam/ Presentation

4.

Compare different generalization methods

P02

Assignment

5.

Discuss the principles of symbolization and effective communication through symbols

P01

Final Exam

6.

Apply visual variables and perception properties

P03

Final Exam/ Assignment

 

Student Learning Time (SLT)

Teaching and Learning Activities

Student Learning Time (hours)

Directed Learning

Lecturer-Centered Learning

Lecture

20

Student-Centered Learning (SCL)

Assignments (x3)

30

Self Learning
  1. Self-Learning (Library & Internet)

21
  1. Preparations

10
  1. Revision

08

Formal Assessment
  1. Continuous Assessment

02
  1. Mini projects

08
  1. Final Examination

01

TOTAL (SLT)

100

 

Teaching Methodology

Lectures, class-room discussions and office based practical

 

References

  • Various references will be provided during the course

 

Grading

Assignment (x3)

Mini Projects

20%

30%

Final Examination

50%

Total

100%