B.E. (Automation and Robotics) Disaster Management and Mitigation Measures Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
The University has moved this degree onto NEP 2020 one year at a time. The first and second years are NEP 2020 syllabi; the third and fourth years are still examined on the REV-2019 'C' Scheme, which is what the University sets for them this year.
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Syllabus for Disaster Management and Mitigation Measures
Module 1: Introduction
- 1.1 Definition of Disaster, hazard, global and Indian scenario, general perspective, importance of study in human life, Direct and indirect effects of disasters, long term effects of disasters. Introduction to global warming and climate change.
Module 2: Natural Disaster and Manmade disasters:
- 2.1 Natural Disaster: Meaning and nature of natural disaster, Flood, Flash flood, drought, cloud burst, Earthquake, Landslides, Avalanches, Volcanic eruptions, Mudflow, Cyclone, Storm, Storm Surge, climate change, global warming, sea level rise, ozone depletion
- 2.2 Manmade Disasters: Chemical, Industrial, Nuclear and Fire Hazards. Role of growing population and subsequent industrialization, urbanization and changing lifestyle of human beings in frequent occurrences of manmade disasters.
References
- 1 ‘Disaster Management’ by Harsh K.Gupta, Universities Press Publications.
- 2 ‘Disaster Management: An Appraisal of Institutional Mechanisms in India’ by O.S.Dagur, published by Centre for land warfare studies, New Delhi, 2011.
- 3 ‘Introduction to International Disaster Management’ by Damon Copolla, Butterworth Heinemann Elsevier Publications.
- 4 ‘Disaster Management Handbook’ by Jack Pinkowski, CRC Press Taylor and Francis group.
- 5 ‘Disaster management & rehabilitation’ by Rajdeep Dasgupta, Mittal Publications, New Delhi.
- 6 ‘Natural Hazards and Disaster Management, Vulnerability and Mitigation – R B Singh, Rawat Publications
- 7 Concepts and Techniques of GIS –C.P.Lo Albert, K.W. Yonng – Prentice Hall (India) Publications. (Learners are expected to refer reports published at national and International level and updated information available on authentic web sites. U University of Mumbai
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.E. (Automation and Robotics) under REV-2019 'C' Scheme, in force from the academic year 2024-25. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.
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