IGNOU PGDDM Syllabus and CHAPTERS DETAILS

PGDDM Structure of Courses
MPA-001 UNDERSTANDING NATURAL DISASTERS (CREDITS 4)
This Course focuses on natural disasters, which have been categorised as hydrological, wind-related, geophysical,and climatic. Under each category, an attempt is made to discuss the causes and impacts, along with past illustrations and geographical distribution. Preparedness, response and traditional coping mechanisms pertaining to these disasters are also dealt. A list of do’s and don’ts is also suggested. The Course content is as follows:
1) Understanding Natural Disasters
2) Understanding Disaster Management
3) Flood
4) Flood: Case Studies
5) Drought
6) Drought: Case Studies
7) Cyclone
8) Cyclone: Case Studies
9) Earthquakes
10) Earthquake: Case Studies
11) Landslides
12) Landslide: Case Studies
13) Avalanches
14) Avalanches: Case Studies
15) Volcanic Eruptions
16) Volcanic Eruption: Case Studies
17) Heat and Cold Waves
18) Climate Change: Global Warming
19) Climate Change: Sea Level Rise
20) Climate Change: Ozone Depletion

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