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1.  
| Analyze and apply the theoretical definitions of risk and risk analysis methodologies, hazards and vulnerability approaches, Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster Risk Management, Emergency Management and Emergency Response. |
2.  
| Critically evaluate the characteristics of hazards and vulnerabilities relevant to the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia and New Zealand. |
3.  
| Identify, describe and explain of the range and use of monitoring and early warning systems |
4.  
| Compare and contrast different emergency and disaster management methodologies in order to critically analyse the development of current best practice. |
5.  
| Critically analyse the theoretical and practical limitations of emergency and disaster management in relation to environmental and social conditions. |
6.  
| Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and apply appropriate risk mitigation and management techniques through Mainstreamed, Stand-Alone and Integrated Disaster Risk Management approaches. |
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| Assessment Task | Value (of total mark) | Related Learning Outcome/s |
1.   |
Response to other students seminar presentations |
10% |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
2.   |
5000 word report component: Risk Assessment Report on a chosen hazard type or exposure unit |
60% |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
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Three seminar presentations of 10 minutes [10%]) and one 15 minutes briefing [20%] per semester |
30% |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
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