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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Planning & Preparedness
Module Code	MT566
School	DCUBS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module provides an overview of the reasons for and principles of developing emergency preparedness plans and discusses the main issues that such plans should address. The module aims to provide students with an understanding of planning, command and control considerations in developing a Major Emergency Plan. It also aims to develop student appreciation of the role of training and exercising in testing and validating a plan in order to develop preparedness.

Learning Outcomes

1. Devise and evaluate Major Emergency Plans appropriate to the needs of their organisation and consistent with "A Framework for Major Emergency Management"
2. Verify plans using a range of exercising methods
3. Revise, test and implement changes to Major Emergency Plans
4. Determine and validate the principles of a systematic approach to staff preparedness

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	6x4 hour lectures
Independent learning time	101	Students will complete reading, research and assessments during this time
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

Introduction and definitions.
Key agencies and roles in emergency planning.

Preparing Major Emergency Plans.
Regional and National level planning.

Preparing to Respond.
Systems approach to training.

Rehearsals, simulations, tests and plan review.
Evaluation and validation of plans.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Individual Assignment	50%	Sem 2 End
Assignment	Group Assignment	50%	Sem 2 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,
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,

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

MSEM

MSc in Emergency Management

PBSSA

PG Exchange(Business School)

PBSSAO

PG Study Abroad(Business School)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for MT566

Date of Last Revision