| Module Title |
Planning & Preparedness |
| Module Code |
MNA1120 (ITS: MT566) |
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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
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.
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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"
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | 6x4 hour lectures | | Independent Study | 101 | Students will complete reading, research and assessments during this time |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20751 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Caroline Mcmullan | Module Teacher | Gavin Brown |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Individual Assignment | 50% | Sem 2 End | | Assignment | Group Assignment | 50% | Sem 2 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,
- 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,
Articles:
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