Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Disaster and Emergency Management AFT1101 Turkish Compulsory 1. Semester 3 + 1 4.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Ali KURU
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. Ali KURU (Güz)
Goals To have knowledge about emergency and disaster concepts, to define danger and risk concepts. Having information about the types of disasters seen in the world and Turkey's geography. Preparing for emergencies and disasters, identifying existing risks and taking countermeasures. To monitor and develop the determined countermeasures. Having information about economic, environmental and social factors in disasters.
Course Content Danger and defining the concept of risk and the general disaster, disaster risk management system stages seen in Turkey, preparedness and prevention, intervention, rehabilitation, restructuring, risk identification, risk management, early warning and prevention techniques, informs the disaster and risk management, the experienced world major disasters and risk management
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Having knowledge about emergency and disaster concepts,
2 Defining the concepts of danger and risk.
3 To have knowledge about the types of disasters that occur in the world and in Türkiye.
4 Preparing for emergencies and disasters, identifying existing risks and taking countermeasures.
5 Monitoring and improving the identified countermeasures.
6 To have knowledge about economic, environmental, and social factors in disasters.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week INTRODUCTION TO EMERGENCY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation), Question and Answer
2. Week HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Question and Answer
3. Week BASIC CONCEPTS Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Question and Answer
4. Week DANGER EVALUATION Interview
5. Week RISK ASSESSMENT Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Question and Answer
6. Week RISK REDUCTION Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Question and Answer
7. Week EVENT COMMAND SYSTEM Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities
8. Week INCIDENT MANAGEMENT Preparation, After Class Study, Presentation (Preparation), Question and Answer
9. Week Tatortmanagement Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
10. Week PREPARATION AND PLANNING Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Question and Answer
11. Week INTERVENTION Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Question and Answer
12. Week IMPROVEMENT Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Question and Answer
13. Week RECONSTRUCTION Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Question and Answer
14. Week EXERCISE AND EXERCISES Preparation, After Class Study, Interview, Presentation (Preparation)
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Basic concepts, principles, and practices related to the details of disaster management; applies accurate reporting and documentation of emergency situations.
2 They take individual responsibility in disaster and emergency management; communicate effectively and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
5 It establishes effective written and oral communication with different segments of society; and conducts information activities before, during, and after disasters.
7 They identify problems encountered in the field of emergency and disaster management, think in a solution-oriented way, and play an active role in practical applications.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 5 5 5 1 5 1
PY2 3 3 3 3 3 0
PY5 4 4 4 4 4 0
PY7 4 4 4 4 4 0
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Yılmaz, A. (2003). Disaster Management. Ankara: Pegem Publishing, Ankara
  • Özdikmen T. (2014). Disaster and Emergency Management. Seçkin Publishing.
  • Kadıoğlu M. (2013). Disaster Management. Marmara Publishing.
  • Tutar, H. (2000). Management in Crisis and Stress Environment. Istanbul: Hayat Publications.
  • Yılmaz, A. (2003). Disaster Management. Ankara: Pegem Publishing, Ankara
  • Özdikmen T. (2014). Disaster and Emergency Management. Seçkin Publishing.
  • Kadıoğlu M. (2013). Disaster Management. Marmara Publishing.
  • Tutar, H. (2000). Management in Crisis and Stress Environment. Istanbul: Hayat Publications.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Öğr. Gör. Ali KURU 3+1 Vize 40.00
Öğr. Gör. Ali KURU 3+1 Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 1 14
Research 14 1 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 14 1 14
Midterm Preparation 1 1 1
Final 14 1 14
Classroom Activities 3 1 3
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0