UNIVERSITY OF KERALA - College of Engineering, Trivandrum

08.606. 10 Elective II NATURAL DISASTER
MANAGEMENT
L T P/D Cr
3 1 0 4
Module I
Earth processes and natural disasters-significance of earth processes, natural hazards, risks and disasters. Basic
principles of disaster management. Case histories of important natural disasters. Vulnerability assessment for
earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, landslides and volcanoes. Human induced disasters.
Module II
Preparedness and mitigation measures for earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, landslides and volcanoes with special
reference to construction of residential buildings and public utility buildings. Disaster mitigation planning of
human settlements and townships for earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, landslides and volcanoes.
Module III
Issues in the prediction of natural disasters, land use practices and disaster mitigation. Integration of rural
development programmes with natural disaster mitigation and planning. Information systems and decision
making tools in disaster management. Disaster management in India.
References
1.Abbott, P.L(2001) Natural Disasters. 3 rd Ed., McGraw Hill Company
2 Bryant,E.A(1991) Natural hazards. Cambridge University Press.
3.Murty, C.V.R. IITK-BMTPC Earthquake Tips, National Information centre of Earthquake Engineering,
IIT-Kanpur ,P.56
4 Ramakant G aur(2008) Disaster management. GNOSIS, New Delhi, P. 172.
Question paper:
Duration: 3 Hrs
The Question paper consists of Part A and Part B.
Part A carries 8 compulsory questions (short answer questions) covering the entire syllabus and is for 40
marks.
Part B is for 60 marks. There will be two questions from each module. The candidate has to answer one
question out of two.
Note: No charts, tables, codes are permitted in the Examination hall .If necessary relevant data shall be given
along with the question paper by the question paper setter.
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