The aim of this course is to enable students to classify disasters, to create disaster awareness among students and to make them aware of the importance of the studies to reduce the damages of disasters.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to;
1. define the concept of disaster and its types,
2. evaluate the effects of disasters on sustainable development,
3. make the necessary planning within the framework of disaster management cycle for disaster preparedness,
4. explain the disaster studies conducted in Turkey and around the world.
5. explain what should be done to reduce the impact of disasters in Turkey,
6. understand the importance of coordination in disaster management,
7. recognize the importance of cooperation with emergency and disaster coordination centers,
8. explain the importance of ethical values in disaster management.
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 28 |
| Debate | 20 |
| Observation | 20 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 4 |