Introduction to technology and digital tools in disaster managementLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You understand the fundamentals of technologies in disaster management.

You can use and have understanding of the digital platforms to facilitate collaboration, data visualisation and decision-making in disaster scenarios.

You can apply digital tools in a simulated disaster response setting.

Content

How are digital tools used in disaster preparedness, response and recovery?

How do digital platforms enhance coordination and data sharing?

How do you use digital tools for surveying risks and planning disaster response?

Evaluation

Students can:

a. find, study, produce and assess critically multidisciplinary data in their field of expertise.
b. solve demanding problems in research, development and innovation activities.
c. assess and manage independently individuals’ and teams’ operations.
d. be responsible for operations and develop them independently.
e. assess different strategic approaches and justify their use in terms of management and development.
f. work independently in the expert duties of their professional field or as entrepreneurs.
g. communicate proficiently and systematically in their spoken and written native language and in one foreign language.