Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | AYA312.2B | History of Disasters | Elective | 3 | 6 | 4 |
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Level of Course Unit |
First Cycle |
Objectives of the Course |
It aims to provide information about the disasters that have occurred throughout the history of the world. |
Name of Lecturer(s) |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Sinan KUL |
Learning Outcomes |
1 | To have information about the major disasters and lessons learned. |
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Mode of Delivery |
Normal Education |
Prerequisites and co-requisities |
None |
Recommended Optional Programme Components |
None |
Course Contents |
History of disasters, prehistoric disasters (mass extinctions), earthquakes, floods |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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1 | General Concepts | | | 2 | History of Disaster Management | | | 3 | History of Risk and Crisis Management | | | 4 | Prehistoric Disasters (Collective Destruction)
| | | 5 | Prehistoric Disasters (Collective Destruction)
| | | 6 | Prehistoric Disasters (Collective Destruction)
| | | 7 | Prehistoric Disasters (Collective Destruction)
| | | 8 | Midterm Exam | | | 9 | Earthquakes | | | 10 | Important Earthquakes in the World
| | | 11 | Significant Earthquakes Occurring in Turkey | | | 12 | Tsunami | | | 13 | Flood disasters | | | 14 | Important Seller in the World | | | 15 | Occurring Significant Floods in Turkey | | | 16 | Final Exam | | |
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Recommended or Required Reading |
Metin Gerenler, İstanbul Meteorolojik Afetler Tarihi, Sokak Kitapları Yayınları
Paul Mason, Afetler Seller, Tübitak Popüler Bilim Kitapları, 2013. |
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | |
Final Examination | 1 | 100 | SUM | 100 | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | SUM | 100 |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | Work Placement(s) | None |
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Workload Calculation |
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Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Self Study | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Individual Study for Homework Problems | 2 | 8 | 16 |
Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 2 | 8 | 16 |
Individual Study for Final Examination | 2 | 8 | 16 |
Homework | 2 | 2 | 4 |
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Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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