Disasters and Mitigation
Geophysical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disasters and Mitigation | JFZ405 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Fall | 5 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Tahir Serkan IRMAK
Lecturer Dr. İsmail Talih GÜVEN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Natural and man-made disasters, past experiences from all over the World and Turkey
2) What is vulnerability, and the relation between the development, urbanisation and disasters. Mitigation measures- Earthquake Hazard Hunt, Family Disaster Plan
3) Earthquake Prediction Researches, Early Warning and Rapid Response Systems, Structural Awareness for Seismic Safety, Non-Structural Mitigation Measures
4) Mitigation Measures- Protection from fire, Community Disaster Vonteers, Bussiness Continuity in Industry
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
JFZ314 EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS AND EARTHQUAKE PREDICTION
Course Contents
Disasters: Definition, classifications and properties. Statistics of Natural Disasters all over the World and Turkey. Relationship between the Natural Disasters, Urbanization and Development. What is Mitigation? Concept of disaster awareness – Preparedness and measures before disasters, Earthquake Hazard Hunt, Family Disaster Plan, the measures and behaviours during and after disasters. Fire Protection and Information and Exercises on Fire Extinguisher, General Information on Earthquake Prediction Researches- The Methods, Exaples and Probability of Shot-, Medium- and Long-Term Prediction, Early Warning and Rapid Response Systems – The Method Used, Examples and Best Practises from all over the World, Other Disasters: Flood, Landslide, Avalanche, Heat Wave, Nucleer, Biologic and Chemical Hazards, Terrorism… Structural Awareness for Seismic Safety – Basic Concepts and Knowledge for Safe Buildings, Technical & Social Considerations and Educational Experiences in Turkey... Non-Structural Mitigation Measures - Principals, Practices. Community Disaster Volunteers – Incident Command System. Bussines Continuity in Industry and Small and Medium size Enterprises.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
40% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
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Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required