HUM 260 – Introduction to Disaster Management
Course Content:
The occurrence of disasters such as earthquakes and fires, strategies for pre-disaster risk reduction, conscious search and rescue activities immediately after disasters, first aid, damage assessment, the relationship between disasters and architectural/structural design, and the effects of disasters in terms of planning, the built environment, and economy.
Topics Covered:
Week 1: Soil Conditions and Seismicity
Week 2: Earthquake Resistant Building Design
Week 3: Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies
Week 4: Disaster Management, Search and Rescue Operations
Week 5: First Aid
Week 6: Post-Disaster Psychological Aid
Week 7: Post-Disaster Damage Assessment
Week 8: Structural Fire Safety
Week 9: Midterm Exam
Week 10: Environmental Impact of Disasters
Week 11: Economic Dimension of Disasters
Week 12: Architectural Design in Disaster Management
Week 13: Urban Design in Disaster Management
Week 14: Legal Legislation in Disaster Management
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