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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Emerg.Mgmt III:Best Practice & Current Issues
Module Code	MT572
School	DCUBS
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Module Teacher	Caroline McMullan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module will explore: the changing context within which emergency management operates; the interdisciplinary nature of issues which arise in the area; and the nature of current emerging issues in emergency management.

Learning Outcomes

1. Ascertain the most significant recent and emerging issues in emergency management
2. Persuade their organisations of the need to ensure that emerging issues are integrated into existing planning and preparedness strategies
3. Monitor and evaluate the dynamic nature of the field of emergency management

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	Students will complete 6x4 hour blocks per semester
Independent learning time	101	Students will complete research & their reflective diaries 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

Nature of Module.
The nature of this module is such that its precise contents will alter over time. The content will be based on the major areas discussed in the programme, allowing scope for elucidation of emerging issues in each area..

Topics.
The topics covered in this module will vary from year to year but issues of current importance could include: Public Health Emergencies; Severe Weather Emergencies; Training and Exercising; Current developments in Emergency Management Tools and Techniques; Learning from Crises..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Reflective Diary	100%	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

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 MT572