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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Emergency Management I : Fundamentals
Module Code	MT562
School	DCUBS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The aim of Emergency Management: Fundamentals is to provide programme participants with an introduction to the subject of Emergency Management with a particular emphasis on the development and nature of Emergency Management, the need for effective Emergency Management and the key Emergency Management models. In addition, the module will explore the key stakeholders involved in delivering effective emergency management in Ireland.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critique a range of emergency management definitions and be capable of developing a definition pertinent to their own organisation
2. Ascertain the nature of Emergency Management, Crisis Management and Business Continuity Management
3. Verify the various categories of emergencies which can occur and those which have occurred nationally and internationally
4. Validate the need for effective emergency management
5. Compare and contrast a range of emergency management models and apply these models to various incidents and to their organisations
6. Determine the Key Stakeholders with a role to play in the management of emergencies – Government, Local Authorities, An Garda Siochana, the Health Service Executive, the Ambulance Service, the Fire Service, the Defence Forces, the Irish Coast Guard, the Voluntary Sector, Private Sector

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Students will complete 6X4 hour blocks during the semester
Independent learning time	101	Completion of individual and group assessments, reading and research
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Definitions.
Defining Emergency Management, Crisis Management & Business Continuity Management..

Classification.
Categories of Emergency – Natural, Technological, Social etc. and Global Trends in Emergency Management.

Case Studies.
An exploration of the nature and scope of recent national and international incidents.

Justification.
The need for Emergency Management.

Emergency Management in Ireland.
The Development of Emergency Management in Ireland.Key Stakeholders – Government, Local Authorities, An Garda Siochana, the Health Service Executive, the Ambulance Service, the Fire Service, the Defence Forces, the Irish Coast Guard, the Voluntary Sector, Private Sector..

Models of Emergency Management.
A review of key models of Emergency ManagementThe Systems Approach to Emergency Management – exploring the key elements of Hazard Analysis, Mitigation, Planning & Preparedness and Response & Recovery..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Essay	Individual assignment	30%	Week 6
Report (s) (written / oral)	Group assignment based on group report and individual presentations	70%	Sem 1 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Alexander D: 2002, Principles of Emergency Planning and Management, Oxford University Press,
Coppola, D.P: 2007, Introduction to International Disaster Management, Butterworth Heinemann,
Elliott D, Smith D. (eds): 2006, Key Readings in Crisis Management: Systems and Structures for Prevention and Recovery, Routledge,
Fink, S: 2002, Crisis Management: Planning for the Inevitable, iUniverse.com, Inc.,
Lindell M.K. Prater C. Perry R.W: 2006, Introduction to Emergency Management, Wiley,
Mitroff I: 2006, Crisis Leadership:Planning for the Unthinkable, Wiley,
ORiordan PA.: 1992, Emergency Planning in Ireland, Institute of Public Administration,
Wallace M. Webber L.: 2004, The Disaster Recovery Handbook, AMACOM,