Information Package / Course Catalogue
Emergency and Disaster Management
Course Code: AAD101
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: N/A
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim is to teach students the basic concepts of emergency and disaster management, types of disasters, risk reduction and response plans; to create awareness and a sense of responsibility towards disasters by equipping them with preparation, implementation and exercise skills at individual and institutional levels.

Course Content

This course teaches fundamental concepts of emergency and disaster management, types of disasters, risk reduction, and response plans. It also covers actions to be taken before, during, and after a disaster, shelter and humanitarian aid, basic fire and building safety, disaster kit preparation, emergency tools and equipment, communication, and teamwork. By combining theory and practice, the course aims to develop students' awareness and responsibility towards disasters.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Defines the concepts of emergency and disaster and explains the differences between them.
2.Explains the types of disasters and Türkiye's disaster risk profile with examples.
3.Explains what individuals and organizations should do before, during, and after a disaster.
4.Analyzes the physical, social, economic, and psychosocial impacts of disasters.
5.Identifies personal risks within the scope of building safety, fire, and basic disaster knowledge.
6.Recognize the tools, materials, and equipment used in disasters and know the contents of a disaster kit.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Coppola, D. P. (2021). Introduction to International Disaster Management (4th ed.). Elsevier.
2.Haddow, G., Bullock, J., & Coppola, D. (2020). Introduction to Emergency Management (6th ed.). Elsevier.
3.Alexander, D. (2018). Principles of Emergency Planning and Management. Oxford University Press.
4.Wisner, B., Gaillard, J., & Kelman, I. (2021). Handbook of Hazards and Disaster Risk Reduction. Routledge.
5.Ciottone, G. R. (2019). Ciottone’s Disaster Medicine (2nd ed.). Elsevier.
6.Neria, Y., Galea, S., & Norris, F. (2020). Mental Health and Disasters. Cambridge University Press.
7.Schultz, C. H., & Koenig, K. L. (2016). Disaster Medicine: Comprehensive Principles and Practices. Cambridge.
8.AFAD (2022). Turkey Disaster Risk Reduction Plan (TARAP)
9.AFAD (2021). Turkey Disaster Response Plan (TAMP)
10.AFAD (2023). Disaster Awareness Training Participant Booklet
11.AFAD (2020). Local Level Disaster Risk Reduction Guide
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to emergency and disaster management, basic concepts.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Types of disasters, the reality of disasters in Türkiye, and an introduction to the AFAD volunteer system.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Disasters from the past to the present: case analysis (1999, 2023, etc.)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Key problems and consequences of emergencies and disasters, psychosocial effects.
Week 5 - Theoretical
Actions to be taken before, during, and after an emergency or disaster.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Emergency and disaster leadership, teamwork, and support staff activities.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Basic life support in disasters
Week 8 - Theoretical
Risk reduction and response planning (IRAP, TAMP) and university and dormitory emergency plans.
Week 9 - Theoretical
Risk reduction and response planning (IRAP, TAMP) and university and dormitory emergency plans.
Week 10 - Theoretical
Emergency and disaster shelter, humanitarian aid training, and ethical guidelines.
Week 11 - Theoretical
Building information and safety, examples of unsafe buildings, and assembly areas.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Basic disaster and fire safety information for individuals, risks to the home.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Practical training provided by AFAD and the tools, materials and equipment used.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Communication and information pollution during emergencies and disasters.
Week 15 - Theoretical
Emergency and disaster scenarios – drills and evacuation.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%10
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment1112
Midterm Examination1213
Final Examination1213
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes