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CSS491

Emergency, Riot And Disaster Control Management

This course introduces students to emergency, riot, and disaster control management. It covers the meaning and types of emergencies, natural and artificial disasters, and disaster management strategies. The course explores psychosocial consequences of disasters, crisis intervention techniques, and the role of microfinance in disaster settings. It also examines domestic threats, hostage taking, negotiation, and the impact of youth poverty and unemployment on emergency situations.

About this course

Difficulty
Intermediate
Study hours
150 hours
Maths
None
Content
Theoretical, case study
Practical work
No
How it is assessed
  • Assignments
  • Tutor Marked Assignments
  • Final Examination

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CSS491 · UNIT 2: NATURAL DISASTERS AND EMERGENCY RECONSTRUCTION

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What you should be able to do

  1. Assess and identify disaster-prone areas.
  2. Implement disaster avoidance strategies.
  3. Organize team structures for emergency response.
  4. Create recovery plans from disaster responses.
  5. Identify strategies to recover infrastructure.
  6. Understand the roles of government and community partnerships in emergency management.

What it prepares you for

Careers
  • Emergency Manager
  • Disaster Relief Coordinator
  • Security Analyst
  • Crisis Intervention Specialist
  • Community Development Officer
Where it is applied
  • Government Agencies
  • Non-Governmental Organizations
  • Security Firms
  • Community Development
  • International Aid

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

  • Module 2:

    Unit 5: Principles of Psychosocial Intervention Following Disasters

    Requires understanding of complex psychological responses and intervention techniques.

  • Module 3:

    Unit 4: Crisis Intervention Assessment

    Involves applying crisis intervention techniques in complex and rapidly evolving situations.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 62 hours in total. Yours will differ.

  1. Week 1Module 1:
    • Unit 1: Emergency: Meaning and Types · 3 hours

      Define emergency and differentiate between natural and artificial emergencies.. Discuss the causes and consequences of different types of emergencies..

  2. Week 2Module 1:
    • Unit 2: Natural Disasters and Emergency Reconstruction · 3 hours

      Examine the causes and effects of natural disasters.. Analyze the process of emergency reconstruction and its challenges..

    • Unit 3: Emergency Management History · 2 hours

      Trace the history of emergency management and its evolution.. Discuss the key milestones and turning points in emergency management history..

  3. Week 3Module 1:
    • Unit 4: Riot and Disturbance Control Prevention Procedures and Techniques · 4 hours

      Identify riot and disturbance control prevention procedures and techniques.. Discuss strategies for managing and preventing civil unrest..

  4. Week 4Module 1:
    • Unit 5: Causes of Prison Riots · 4 hours

      Analyze the causes of prison riots and factors contributing to unrest.. Discuss strategies for preventing and managing prison riots..

  5. Week 5Module 2:
    • Unit 1: Psychosocial Consequences of Disaster · 4 hours

      Examine the psychosocial consequences of disasters on individuals and communities.. Discuss the psychological impact of disasters on mental health and well-being..

  6. Week 6Module 2:
    • Unit 2: The Stages of Psychological Response to Disasters · 3 hours

      Identify the stages of psychological response to disasters.. Analyze the emotional and behavioral changes that occur during each stage..

    • Unit 3: Community and Social Impacts of Disasters · 3 hours

      Assess the community and social impacts of disasters.. Discuss the effects of disasters on social structures and community dynamics..

  7. Week 7Module 2:
    • Unit 4: Assessing the Psychological Impact of Disasters · 4 hours

      Learn methods for assessing the psychological impact of disasters.. Apply assessment techniques to evaluate the mental health needs of disaster victims..

    • Unit 5: Principles of Psychosocial Intervention Following Disasters · 3 hours

      Discuss the principles of psychosocial intervention following disasters.. Apply intervention strategies to support disaster victims' mental health and well-being..

  8. Week 8Module 3:
    • Unit 1: Social Capital Utilization and Preparedness for Natural Disasters · 4 hours

      Examine the utilization of social capital in preparing for natural disasters.. Analyze the role of social networks and community bonds in disaster preparedness..

  9. Week 9Module 3:
    • Unit 2: Understanding Crisis · 4 hours

      Define and understand the nature of crisis situations.. Discuss the characteristics and dynamics of crises..

  10. Week 10Module 3:
    • Unit 3: Crisis Intervention Goals and Steps · 5 hours

      Identify crisis intervention goals and steps.. Apply crisis intervention techniques to manage and resolve crises..

  11. Week 11Module 3:
    • Unit 4: Crisis Intervention Assessment · 3 hours

      Learn methods for assessing crisis intervention needs.. Apply assessment techniques to evaluate the severity and impact of crises..

    • Unit 5: Crisis Intervention Treatment Approaches and Techniques · 3 hours

      Discuss crisis intervention treatment approaches and techniques.. Apply treatment strategies to support individuals and communities in crisis..

  12. Week 12Module 4:
    • Unit 1: The Role of Microfinance in Disaster Settings · 5 hours

      Examine the role of microfinance in disaster settings.. Analyze how microfinance can support economic recovery and resilience..

  13. Week 13Module 4:
    • Unit 2: Disaster Myths, Media Frames, and their Consequences: A Case Study of Hurricane Katrina · 5 hours

      Analyze disaster myths, media frames, and their consequences.. Discuss the impact of media reporting on public perceptions of disasters..

Preparing for the exam

What to do
  • Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback.
  • Create concept maps linking key concepts from each module.
  • Focus on understanding the different types of disasters and their management strategies.
  • Practice applying crisis intervention techniques to hypothetical scenarios.
  • Allocate study time evenly across all modules, with extra focus on peak difficulty units.

Questions students ask about this course

What is CSS491 about?

This course introduces students to emergency, riot, and disaster control management. It covers the meaning and types of emergencies, natural and artificial disasters, and disaster management strategies. The course explores psychosocial consequences of disasters, crisis intervention techniques, and the role of microfinance in disaster settings. It also examines domestic threats, hostage taking, negotiation, and the impact of youth poverty and unemployment on emergency situations.

How many units does CSS491 have?

CSS491, Emergency, Riot And Disaster Control Management, has 20 units across 4 modules, over 254 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is CSS491?

CSS491 carries 3 credit units, at 400 level in Social Sciences.

Is CSS491 hard?

CSS491 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.

How long does CSS491 take to study?

About 150 hours of study, spread across its 20 units.

How is CSS491 assessed?

CSS491 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.

What can I do with CSS491?

Emergency Manager, Disaster Relief Coordinator, Security Analyst, Crisis Intervention Specialist and Community Development Officer.

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