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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code: | UNI359 | ||||
| Course Name: | Disaster and Emergency Management | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Prof. Dr. OYA ÇAKIN | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Prof. Dr. Oya Çakın | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | Disaster and emergency management is a kind of multi-disciplinary subject which includes engineering, social and health sciences and has great importance in Turkey where natural disasters, earthquakes in particular, are the major threats. That’s why, it is aimed to teach the phases of disaster managements, concepts of emergency and risk managements, the responsibility and jurisdictions of the stakeholders, legislations for the disaster managements, implications of risk, hazard and SWOT analysis to the students of all disciplines. |
| Course Content: | What are the Disasters? How can they classified? What are their properties? Vision, Mission and Principles of Integrated Disaster Management. Phases of Disaster Management – Introduction to Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation Phases, Risk and Emergency Management Concepts, their advantages and disadvantages. Preparedness Phase – Rapid Response ans Early Warning Systems, Disaster Scenarios, Emergency Action Plans. Response Phase – Search and Rescue, First Aid, Sire Safety, Security Systems. Incident Command System. Recovery Phase – Temporary Residences, Housing, Repairment or replacement of roads,public buildings and bridges, Implementation of Mitigation Measures. Mitigation Phase – Economical Aspets of Disasters, Risk Transfer Systems: Disaster Funds and Insurance, DASK as an example. SWOT /Risk Analysis – Information, Methods and Examples. Stakeholders in Disaster Management Systems (Central and Local Governments, Private Sector, NGOs and Citizens) – Their responsibilities and duties. Legisletion of Disaster Management System in Turkey, evaluation of the situation after 1999 and 2023 Earthquakes. Evaluation, Comparison and Examples of Disaster Management Systems from different Countries over the World and Turkey. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Knows the phases of Disaster Management System, Emergency and Risk Management concepts, 2) Recognizes Stakeholders in disaster management system, their jurisdiction and responsibilities, 3) Learns risk transfer methods 4) Knows Legislation of disaster management system in Turkey, 5) Understands the Incident Command System and its applications. 6) Defines Risk, hazard and SWOT Analysis and applications. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | What are the Disasters? How can they classified? What are their properties? | www. preventionweb.net www.emdat.be |
| 2) | Vision, Mission and Principles of Integrated Disaster Management | FEMA, Principles of Emergency Management, September 11, 2007. |
| 3) | Phases of Disaster Management – Introduction to Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation Phases, Risk and Emergency Management Concepts, their advantages and disadvantages. | -Fundamentals of Emergency Management, Independent Study, May 25, 2011, FEMA -Introduction to Disaster Management , Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC), Disaster Management, Version 1.0 -Nilgün Okay, Online Natural Disaster Risk Management Program, World Bank Institute. |
| 4) | Mitigation Phase – Economical Aspects of Disasters, Risk Transfer Systems: Disaster Funds and Insurance, DASK as an example. | -Fundamentals of Emergency Management, Independent Study, May 25, 2011, FEMA -Introduction to Disaster Management , Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC), Disaster Management, Version 1.0 -F. Bendimerad and Louise Comfort, Reducing Vulnerability and Improving Sustainability of the World’s Megacities, The EMI Experience, A Presentation to the US Agency for International Development, Washington DC, 5 December 2002 -www.gndr.org- 2018 Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction. |
| 5) | Preparedness Phase – Rapid Response and Early Warning Systems, Disaster Scenarios, Emergency Action Plans | -Fundamentals of Emergency Management, Independent Study, May 25, 2011, FEMA -ABC Temel Afet Bilinci, Boğaziçi Üniversitesi, Kandilli Rasathanesi ve Deprem Araştırma Enstitüsü, Afete Hazırlık Eğitim Birimi, www.aheb.org |
| 6) | Response Phase – Search and Rescue, First Aid, Sire Safety, Security Systems | -Fundamentals of Emergency Management, Independent Study, May 25, 2011, FEMA -M. Kadıoğlu, Afet Yönetimi, Beklenilmeyeni Beklemek, En Kötüsünü Yönetmek, T.C. Marmara Belediyeler Birliği Yayını, 2011. -Community Volunteers Training Program, Boğaziçi University, Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, Disaster Preparedness Education Unit, www.aheb.org |
| 7) | Incident Command System and its applications. | -Community Volunteers Training Program, Boğaziçi University, Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, Disaster Preparedness Education Unit, www.aheb.org |
| 8) | Midterm Exam | 7 weeks lecture material |
| 9) | Recovery Phase – Temporary Residences, Housing, Repairment or replacement of roads,public buildings and bridges, Implementation of Mitigation Measures. | -Fundamentals of Emergency Management, Independent Study, May 25, 2011, FEMA -M. Kadıoğlu, Afet Yönetimi, Beklenilmeyeni Beklemek, En Kötüsünü Yönetmek, T.C. Marmara Belediyeler Birliği Yayını, 2011. |
| 10) | Disasters and Development Gender Mainstraeming in Disaster Management United Nations Hyogo and Sendai Framework for Action. | www.preventionweb.net |
| 11) | SWOT /Risk Analysis – Information, Methods and Examples | |
| 12) | Legislation of Disaster Management System in Turkey, Stakeholders in DM (Central and Local Goverments, Private Sector, NGOs andividuals), Evaluation of the situation after 1999 and 2023 Earthquakes. | www.afad.gov.tr www.akom.ibb.istanbul |
| 13) | Evaluation, Comparison and Examples of Disaster Management Systems from different Countries over the World and Turkey | www.bousai.go.jp www.fema.gov |
| 14) | Evaluation and Discussion on the concepts and gains of the lecture |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | • Derste sunulan slaytlar / Presentations of lecture |
| References: | -FEMA Independent Study, “Principles of Emergency Management”, February 2006. -“Natural Disaster Risk Management Program”, World Bank Institute, On-Line Course Material, 2004. -DEMETER, K., A. GÜNER and N. EKİN ERKAN, “The Role of Local Governments in Reducing the Risk of Disasters, The World Bank, USA, 2006. -“Perspectives in Disaster Management”, METU Disaster Management Implementation and Research Center, METU Press, Ankara, Turkey, 2009. -Prof. Dr. Mikdat Kadıoğlu, “Afet Yönetimi; Beklenilmeyeni Beklemek En Kötüsünü Yönetmek; Marmara Belediyeler Birliği Yayını, İstanbul, 2011. |
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| 1) Based on the qualifications gained in secondary education; Understand the concepts and concepts related to the field of health at the undergraduate level, and have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources of current information in the field of health. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2) Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3) Uses the field-specific, advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4) Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes team work by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5) Use computer programs, related technologies and educational tools related to the field of health. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6) Carries out a study independently by using his advanced knowledge on the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7) Takes responsibility as an individual and team member to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to health field. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8) Plans, manages and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of the employees working under their responsibility. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9) Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10) Identifies learning needs and learning resources, and directs the learning function by using resources effectively. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11) Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and transforms it into behavior. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12) Informs relevant persons and institutions on health related issues; conveys their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally, and takes their opinions, requests and expectations. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13) He / she shares his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to the problems with the experts and non-experts in teamwork and as an active member of the process by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14) Organize and implement projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment with a sense of social responsibility. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15) Follow the information in his / her field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17) Monitor and evaluate the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18) Expresses himself / herself effectively verbally and in writing. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19) It cooperates with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of gathering, interpreting, implementing and announcing the data related to the field of health. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20) Acts and participates in Quality Management and Processes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 21) Has enough consciousness about the individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 22) It acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules related to its duties, rights and responsibilities as individuals. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23) Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 24) Have the knowledge of understanding the structure, physiological functions, behaviors of healthy and sick individuals and the relationship between health and physical and social environment at advanced level. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 25) Has the ability of health personnel to participate in practice training and working experience with these staff. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 26) It has an adequate clinical experience by conducting clinical practices in areas where it is planned in accordance with the essence and purpose of the program and supervised by qualified authorities in its field. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 27) Has experience in working with other health disciplines. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 28) He / she has sufficient experience to use professional autonomy in international standards and to make clinical applications in program creation, planning, execution and evaluation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Based on the qualifications gained in secondary education; Understand the concepts and concepts related to the field of health at the undergraduate level, and have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources of current information in the field of health. | |
| 2) | Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge. | |
| 3) | Uses the field-specific, advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level. | |
| 4) | Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes team work by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health. | |
| 5) | Use computer programs, related technologies and educational tools related to the field of health. | |
| 6) | Carries out a study independently by using his advanced knowledge on the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field. | |
| 7) | Takes responsibility as an individual and team member to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in applications related to health field. | |
| 8) | Plans, manages and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of the employees working under their responsibility. | |
| 9) | Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach. | |
| 10) | Identifies learning needs and learning resources, and directs the learning function by using resources effectively. | |
| 11) | Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and transforms it into behavior. | |
| 12) | Informs relevant persons and institutions on health related issues; conveys their thoughts and suggestions for solutions to problems in written and orally, and takes their opinions, requests and expectations. | |
| 13) | He / she shares his / her thoughts and suggestions for solutions to the problems with the experts and non-experts in teamwork and as an active member of the process by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | |
| 14) | Organize and implement projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment with a sense of social responsibility. | |
| 15) | Follow the information in his / her field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. | |
| 16) | Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. | |
| 17) | Monitor and evaluate the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health. | |
| 18) | Expresses himself / herself effectively verbally and in writing. | |
| 19) | It cooperates with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of gathering, interpreting, implementing and announcing the data related to the field of health. | 1 |
| 20) | Acts and participates in Quality Management and Processes. | |
| 21) | Has enough consciousness about the individual and public health, environmental protection and occupational safety. | 1 |
| 22) | It acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional ethics rules related to its duties, rights and responsibilities as individuals. | |
| 23) | Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society. | 1 |
| 24) | Have the knowledge of understanding the structure, physiological functions, behaviors of healthy and sick individuals and the relationship between health and physical and social environment at advanced level. | |
| 25) | Has the ability of health personnel to participate in practice training and working experience with these staff. | |
| 26) | It has an adequate clinical experience by conducting clinical practices in areas where it is planned in accordance with the essence and purpose of the program and supervised by qualified authorities in its field. | 1 |
| 27) | Has experience in working with other health disciplines. | |
| 28) | He / she has sufficient experience to use professional autonomy in international standards and to make clinical applications in program creation, planning, execution and evaluation. | 1 |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 100 | |