Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
4İAY243Disaster Information2+0+02210.09.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program First and Emergency Aid
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Since a large part of our country lies within an earthquake zone, the aim is to minimize the loss of life, property and economic damage caused by disasters such as earthquakes, floods and landslides. In this respect, the objective of the course is to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to take the necessary pre-disaster measures, carry out preparedness processes, develop public awareness, and effectively apply the principles of disaster management.
Course Content The concept and types of disasters, the effects of disasters on sustainable development, the disaster management cycle and disaster terminology. The concept, magnitude and intensity of earthquakes, seismicity in Turkey and the world, earthquake hazard maps and soil-structure interaction. Natural disasters such as floods, landslides and tsunamis. Disaster risk reduction efforts in Turkey and the world, the Regulation on Buildings to be Constructed in Earthquake Zones, and the National Earthquake Strategy and Action Plan (UDSEP). Effectiveness in disaster management (within the framework of the Tenth Development Plan), the principles of coordination in disaster management, and the structure and functioning of Emergency and Disaster Coordination Centers (AADYM).
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, question-and-answer, discussion, case study, and demonstration techniques are used
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Instructor İBRAHİM BİLİR
Name of Lecturers None
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Smith, K. 2000, Environmental Hazards, Assessing Risk and Reducing Disaster, Routledge, 420p.
UDSEP (2012-2023), 2011, National Earthquake Strategy and Action Plan, T.R. Prime Ministry Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency, 83 pages,
Course Notes 1-Hyogo Framework for Action (2005-2015), 2007, Building there religion of Nations and Communities, United Nations, ISDR Publication 1037, Geneva. 2-Smith, K. 2000, Environmental Hazards, Assessing Risk and Reducing Disaster, Routledge, 420p. 3-UDSEP (2012-2023), 2011, National Earthquake Strategy and Action Plan, T.R. Prime Ministry Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency, 83 pages, Ankara. 4-Earthquake Divide

Course Category
Social Sciences %50
Health %50

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 15 2 30
Assignments 13 2 26
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 60

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Is aware of the concept and types of disasters and their effects on sustainable development
2 Carries out the planning required for disaster preparedness within the framework of the disaster management cycle
3 Evaluates the measures aimed at reducing the damage caused by disasters such as earthquakes, landslides and floods that affect Turkey
4 Analyzes the priority actions to be taken within the framework of the National Earthquake Strategy and Action Plan
5 Designs Emergency and Disaster Coordination Centers and offers solution proposals for reducing disaster risks.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 What is a disaster? Types of disasters. Presentation Week1 Resources
2 The effects of disasters on sustainable development, Presentation Week 2 Resources
3 Disaster Management Cycle, Disaster Terminology Presentation Week 3 Resources
4 What is an earthquake? earthquake magnitude and intensity, Presentation Week 4 Resources
5 Seismicity of Turkey and the World Presentation Week 5 Resources
6 Earthquake Hazard Maps, Ground and Building Interaction, Presentation Week 6 Resources
7 seller Presentation Week 7 Resources
8 MIDTERM EXAM WEEK MIDTERM EXAM WEEK
9 Landslides Academic readings on types of mass movements, landslide susceptibility maps, and slope stability.
10 Tsunami Review of tsunami formation mechanisms, early warning systems, and tsunami risk reports for the Mediterranean/Aegean basin.
11 Disaster Loss Reduction Efforts in Turkey and the World, Earthquake Regulation (2007) Review of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030) and the basic principles of the Turkey Building Earthquake Code.
12 National Earthquake Strategy and Action Plan (UDSEP, 2012-2023), Effectiveness in Disaster Management - Tenth Development Plan (2014-2018) Analysis of the National Earthquake Strategy and Action Plan (UDSEP) and the disaster management policy targets in the Development Plans.
13 Coordination in Disaster Management, Emergency and Disaster Coordination Centers Review of the organizational structure of AADYM (AFAD), crisis-desk management, and inter-agency coordination legislation.
14 Project Presentations Final review of prepared project reports, presentation materials, and visual documents.
15 Project Presentations Preparing for project presentation performance and reviewing peer-assessment criteria.

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
All 5 5 5 5
C1 3 4 4 5
C2 3 3 4 5
C3 3 3 4 5
C4 3 4 4 5
C5 3 4 4 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant