| Module Title |
Emergency Management I : Fundamentals |
| Module Code |
MNA1119 (ITS: MT562) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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.
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Learning Outcomes
1. critique a range of emergency management definitions and be capable of developing a definition pertinent to their own organisation
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3. 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
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | Students will complete 6X4 hour blocks during the semester | | Independent Study | 101 | Completion of individual and group assessments, reading and research |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11113 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Caroline Mcmullan | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Essay | Individual assignment | 30% | Week 6 | | Report(s) | Group assignment based on group report and individual presentations | 70% | Sem 1 End |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- 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,
- O
Riordan PA.: 1992, Emergency Planning in Ireland, Institute of Public Administration,
- Wallace M. Webber L.: 2004, The Disaster Recovery Handbook, AMACOM,
Articles:
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Other Resources
- Government Policy Document: 2006, A Framework for Major Emergency Management,
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