Course Outline
Objective
• Produce trained and skilled personnel and processionals of Disaster Management & Resilience.
• Developing Leadership in the field of Disaster Management & Resilience.
• Create a centre of excellence for research and capacity building in the field of climate change and disaster management.
Mission
The Mission is to equip and empower students with the technical expertise, critical thinking, and experiences required as scholars and practitioners to be competent in a rapidly changing disaster management environment. In addition, the M.S.S program prepares students for high-level professional careers in government and industry or further study for the Ph.D. degree. This program allows students the choice of a range of courses and these career-focused courses will permit the students to become professionals in a range of cutting-edge occupations.
Vision
The ultimate vision is to develop future disaster professionals to conceptualize and strategies to address real world problems by bridging theoretical and practical skills in understanding risks.
BSS in DMR (Hon's) completed students can be apply and eligible for MSS in DMR program.
MSS in DMR program duration 01 year, two Semester. Total Credit 32.
MSS in DMR program common fees total 21540 taka & additional fees will be applicable as per policy.
About Department of Disaster Management & Resilience (DMR): This department intends to facilitate students by developing their skills and creative judgment for effective management of natural and man-made hazards along with climate change related issues through multidisciplinary approach. The mission is to provide theoretical as well as hands-on practical learning through lab-based exercises and field works, this enables our students to solve critical contemporary problems through risk assessment and disaster risk reduction (DRR). The faculty members of this department completed post graduate studies from world renowned institutions from countries like USA, UK, Australia, Japan, Poland, Malaysia, and China, this reflects their capabilities to produce disaster management experts and global leaders. It is worth mentioning that our recent graduates are actively contributing to the disaster management, development, research, and GIS sectors of Bangladesh plus some of them went on to pursue Masters and PhDs in countries like the USA, Canada, Germany, Australia, and Hungary. The long-term goal of our department is to create personnel who will contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Bangladesh Vision 2041 and development of Bangladesh.
Objectives
- To provide the students with a deeper understanding of disaster management with the theories and methodologies that make up its practice.
- To emphasize knowledge grounded within the research.
Outcomes
- Assess concepts typically associated with scientific research and literature on disaster management.
- Analyze the scholarly works of social science researchers with respect to disaster management
- Evaluate the impacts of theory (abstract) on operations (reality)
- Synthesize the lessons to be learned from a large body of research and writing
References
- Etkin, D., 2015. Disaster Theory.
- Asgary A., 2005. Technological Disasters’ Cost/loss Data: Current Issues and Future Challenges. 2nd Toulouse–Montreal Conference: The Law, Economics and Management of Large-Scale Risks, September 30 to October 1, 2005, Montreal, Canada
- Twigg, J., 2015. Disaster Risk Reduction. Overseas Development Institute.
Objectives
- • To explain the importance of addressing disaster risks that are shaped and intersect by gender • To gain an understanding of the importance of integrating gender and intersectional analysis into drr work, and of ensuring the active participation of both women and men in these initiatives • To understand the concept and practicalities of gender mainstreaming – to explain the process of gender sensitive disaster risk management from an intersectional approach
Outcomes
- • Understand the basic concepts associated with Disaster, Gender and Intersectionality • Will be able to use gender tools to analyze the different ways in which women, men, transgender, persons with disabilities and others in different categories may be affected by, recover from, and increase their resilience to the impact of disaster • Understand the essential issues a good gender and intersectional analysis should cover, including the identification of practical and strategic gender interests. • Have improved their understanding about the concept of gender mainstreaming as a process for strengthening gender equality by transforming the balance of power between women/men/transgender • Understand gender sensitive disaster risk management for effective DRR, response and recover
References
- 1. Feminist Theories
2. Gender Vulnerability
3.Gender Based Violence
Objectives
- To provide the students with a deeper understanding of disaster management and science with the theories and methodologies that make up its practice.
- To provide the students with a master’s level knowledge of the academic literature.
- To emphasis on knowledge grounded within the research.
Outcomes
- Assess concepts typically associated with scientific research and literature on disaster management and science
- Analyze the scholarly works of scientific researcher with respect to disaster management and science
- Evaluate the impacts of theory (abstract) on operations (reality)
References
- Asgary A., 2005. Technological Disasters’ Cost/loss Data: Current Issues and Future Challenges. 2nd Toulouse–Montreal Conference: The Law, Economics and Management of Large-Scale Risks, September 30 to October 1, 2005, Montreal, Canada.
- Twigg, J., 2015. Disaster Risk Reduction. Overseas Development Institute.
Objectives
- To develop an understanding of statistics
- To develop an understanding of data distribution and patterns
- To develop an understanding of various statistical methods for data analysis.
- To develop ability of perform statistical analysis in different statistical software.
Outcomes
- Distinguish different types of data (geostatistical, areal, point process) and understand how correlation and spatial autocorrelation plays a role in statistical modeling
- Use existing methods to investigate correlation and spatial autocorrelation in example datasets provided as exercises
- Read and discuss new methods in the spatial statistics literature based on an understanding of the basic statistical approaches, principles and main assumptions
References
- 1. O’Sullivan, D. and D. J. Unwin (2002or 2010) Geographic Information Analysis, Wiley
& Sons. Electronic version is available at: http://www.gisresources.com/wpcontent/uploads/2013/09/Geographic_information_analysis_2nd.pdf.
2. Mitchell, Andy; Lauren Scott Griffin (2021). The Esri Guide to GIS Analysis, Volume 2:
Spatial Measurements and Statistics (second edition). ESRI Press. ISBN-13: 978-
1589486089
Objectives
- Main Objectives of the course are: to understand the concepts of hazard assessment to learn various methods for vulnerability assessment to learn the formulation process of spatial data for risk assessment to generate risk maps using qualitative and quantitative methods
Outcomes
- Course Outcome of Hazard and Vulnerability Assessment (DHSM-5105)
References
- Chartres, N., Bero, L. A., & Norris, S. L. (2019). A review of methods used for hazard identification and risk assessment of environmental hazards. Environment International, 123, 231–239. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2018.11.060
- Flax, L. K., Jackson, R. W., & Stein, D. N. (2002). Community vulnerability assessment tool methodology. Natural Hazards Review, 3(4), 163–176.
Objectives
- Confirm Authorship & Ownership: Examiners confirm that the work was independently produced by the student and that they have a thorough understanding of the material presented.
Test Depth of Knowledge: Evaluate the candidate’s understanding of the subject area, including the theoretical framework, literature, and methodology used.
Assess Critical Thinking & Synthesis: Determine the ability.
Outcomes
- A comprehensive viva voce is a rigorous oral examination, or "living voice" assessment, designed to test a student's integrated knowledge across their entire program of study. It functions as a final defense for degrees, requiring students to discuss research methodology, findings, and theoretical understanding with a panel of experts.
References
- Know Your Work: Be intimately familiar with your thesis/project, particularly the literature review, methodology, and limitations.
Identify Weaknesses: Anticipate questions on your methodology and weak points in your argument.
Practice Presentation: Prepare a 15–20 minute overview of your work, focusing on key contributions and findings.
Review Fundamentals: Brush up on foundational concepts, theories, and models related to your research area.
Objectives
- To develop understanding of Exposure, Vulnerability and thus Risk.
- To develop an understanding of modeling from risk stance, considering statistical computation
- To identify various sources of risk and hazard model available in practice.
Outcomes
- 1. Introduction to risk modelling: Definition, general concepts, methods and applications of
risk modelling, components of risk modelling, Scenario vs Probabilistic modelling; Monte
Carlo simulation in Catastrophe models
2. CAPRA (comprehensive Approach to probabilistic risk assessment): Methodology of
CAPRA, scope, and application of CAPRA
References
- 1. Risk Modelling for hazards and disasters by Gero Michel
2. CAPRA - Comprehensive Approach to Probabilistic
3. Risk Assessment: International Initiative for Risk Management Effectiveness by ardona
et al., 2014
Objectives
- To understand the current disaster management and resilience research and practice fields
- To know disaster risk drivers, risk communication, and disaster risk reduction strategies
- To learn disaster resilience-building theory and practices
Outcomes
- Assess and analyze disaster risk, its components, driving factors, different disaster risk reduction approaches.
- Apply detailed knowledge of policy and approaches for disaster risk reduction, disaster preparedness, and disaster recovery stage.
- Assess complexity and interaction and develop, monitor, and evaluate resilience in processes, systems, organizations, and communities at risk from known and emergent threats in a sustainable way.
References
- Disaster management: enabling resilience
- Vulnerability and resilience in natural disasters. a marketing and public policy perspective
- Disaster risk reduction and ‘built-in’ resilience: towards over- arching principles for construction practice
Objectives
- This course guides students through fundamental project management concepts and behavioral skills needed to successfully launch, lead, and realize benefits from projects in profit and nonprofit organizations. Successful project managers skillfully manage their resources, schedules, risks, and scope to produce a desired outcome. In this course, students explore project management with a practical, hands-on approach through case studies and class exercises. A key and often overlooked challenge for project managers is the ability to manage without influence—to gain the support of stakeholders and access to resources not directly under their control. Special attention is given to critical success factors required to overcome resistance to change. We will review causes of project failure and how to mitigate risks through proper planning in the early phases of a new initiative.
Outcomes
- General outcomes
- – Understand project management design, development, and deployment
– Use project management tools, techniques, and skills
– Employ strategies to address the ubiquitous issue of resistance to change
– Align critical resources for effective project implementation
References
- Shirley, D. (2024). Project management for healthcare. CRC Press.
- Kerzner, H. (2024). Project management best practices: Achieving global excellence. John Wiley & Sons.
Objectives
- Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary process aimed at achieving sustainable development of coastal areas by balancing ecological, economic, and social needs. It involves managing coastal resources through comprehensive planning, coordination between sectors, and stakeholder engagement, often addressing climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction.
Outcomes
- Coastal Zone Management (CZM) is an integrated, sustainable approach to managing coastal ecosystems, balancing economic development with environmental protection. It focuses on preventing erosion, managing resources like mangroves and fisheries, and mitigating impacts from climate change and human activity using both hard and soft engineering solutions.
References
- Coastal Zone Management (CZM) in Bangladesh is governed by a framework focusing on integrated planning, including the Coastal Zone Policy (2005) and Coastal Development Strategy (2006). Key references include the ICZM Project Documents (2001-2005), Hafez Ahmad's research on CZM status (2019), and studies on Sundarbans co-management. These policies address disaster resilience, livelihoods, and natural resource conservation.
Objectives
- To develop an understanding of Spatial Analysis
- To develop an understanding of various data models in GIS and uncertainty.
- To develop ability of data analysis, modification, display and present at advance level.
Outcomes
- Use GIS to identify, explore, understand, and solve spatial patterns and problems
- Demonstrate GIS modelling skills
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills in solving geospatial problems.
References
- This course is internal course, therefore, no reference is applicable.
Objectives
- – To gain an understanding of the hydrological hazards of Bangladesh
– To understand the impacts of different hazards and their spatiality
– To learn the existing policy and their formulation background
Outcomes
- – Understand the basic concepts of hydrological hazards in the context of Bangladesh
– Will be able to assess vulnerabilities of different communities
– Understand people’s vulnerabilities and adaptation options
– Gain a holistic understanding of hydrological hazards
References
- 1. Blaikie, P., Cannon, T., Davis, I., & Wisner, B. (2004). At risk: natural hazards,
people's vulnerability, and disasters. Routledge.
2. Gupta, S. K. (2011). Modern hydrology and sustainable water development. John
Wiley & Sons.
3. Hyndman, D., & Hyndman, D. (2016). Natural hazards and disasters. Cengage
Learning.
4. Okuyama, Y., & Sahin, S. (2009). Impact estimation of disasters: a global aggregate
for 1960 to 2007. The World Bank.
Objectives
- A comprehensive viva voce is an oral examination designed to validate a candidate's research, testing their deep understanding of the subject, authorship, and ability to defend findings. It evaluates mastery of the field, ensures the research meets academic standards, and allows examiners to clarify specific points or ambiguities in the thesis.
Outcomes
- Confirm Authorship & Ownership: Examiners confirm that the work was independently produced by the student and that they have a thorough understanding of the material presented.
Test Depth of Knowledge: Evaluate the candidate’s understanding of the subject area, including the theoretical framework, literature, and methodology used.
Assess Critical Thinking & Synthesis: Determine the ability.
References
- The core purpose is for the candidate to defend their thesis, dissertation, or project against questions from a panel of experts, often including an external examiner.
Integrated Knowledge: It tests the ability to connect theoretical knowledge, research methodology, and practical skills acquired over the entire program, not just a single module.
Structure: Typically includes a short, 15-minute presentation followed by extensive questions, lasting from 1 to 4 hours.
Assessment Areas: Examiners focus on the validity of methodologies, interpretation of data, originality of work, and familiarity with literature.
Objectives
- Thesis objectives are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) statements that outline how a research project will achieve its main aim. They detail the necessary steps to address the research problem and guide the study's scope. Objectives include exploratory, descriptive, explanatory, and predictive tasks, often divided into a main aim and supporting objectives.
Outcomes
- A thesis is a substantial, independent research document submitted to earn an academic degree (Master's or PhD), presenting original findings. It generally includes an introduction, literature review, methodology, results, and conclusion. A "thesis statement" is the central, arguable claim within that paper
References
- A reference is the act of mentioning, alluding to, or directing attention to something or someone for information, authority, or verification. It serves as a source (like a book or person) used to support a claim, or a citation acknowledging the origin of ideas. Synonyms include citation, allusion, mention, or referee.
Objectives
- Research project outcomes are the, often long-term, changes, benefits, or impacts resulting from a project’s completed activities, rather than just the tangible products (outputs). They represent the "so what" of research, detailing how findings, such as improved knowledge, new methods, or enhanced skills, solve problems or influence future work.
Outcomes
- Research project objectives are specific, actionable statements outlining what a study intends to achieve, often categorized as exploratory, descriptive, or causal. They break down broad research aims into concrete, measurable steps, typically following the SMART framework (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). Objectives are crucial for guiding methodology and ensuring stakeholder alignment, generally appearing in the introduction of a proposal.
References
- Research project objectives are specific, actionable statements that break down a research aim into smaller, achievable steps, often using the SMART framework (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). They clarify what the study will accomplish, guiding data collection, analysis, and conclusions.