CONS710 DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
| Course Code: | 8560710 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Graduate Program in Conservation of Cultural Heritage |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYŞEM BERRİN ÇAKMAKLI |
| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Acquisition of knowledge on the basic concepts and principles of disaster risk management of cultural heritage; accumulation of the basic knowledge and experience in order to be able to carry out first-level vulnerability and risk assessments for cultural heritage buildings/sites.
By the end of the course, the students will
- know the basic concepts and principles of disaster risk management of cultural heritage
- understand the risk governance of cultural heritage in Turkey
- accumulate the basic knowledge and skills to be able to carry out first-level vulnerability and risk assessments, and to formulate risk reduction goals and strategies for cultural heritage buildings/sites
- demonstrate an interest in proactively mitigating risks for cultural heritage.
Course Content
The case for disaster risk management (DRM) of Cultural Heritage, concepts and principles of DRM of cultural heritage, the context in Turkey and governance for disaster-resilient cultural heritage, understanding the context and the value at risk, identification of natural and human induced hazards, vulnerability analysis, risk analysis, risk-based decision-making, mitigation strategies, emergency preparedness and response, recovery planning, issues of repair and rehabilitation.
Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge: By the end of this course, the students will
- recall the core principles of disaster risk management of cultural heritage
- explain the phases of disaster risk management cycle in their own words
- know the responsibilities of public institutions across the spectrum of DRM of cultural heritage practices
Skills: By the end of this course, the students will be able to
- examine intrinsic, contextual, and institutional vulnerabilities of cultural heritage to a given hazard event
- examine the relationships between hazards, vulnerability, and risk. [These analysis skills will enable them to make informed judgments and decisions related to risks to cultural heritage.]
- propose risk prevention, mitigation and preparedness goals and strategies for a cultural heritage building/site
Attitudes: By the end of this course, the students will
- begin pro-active risk preparedness actions in the built environment.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1 | Develops and deepens local and international knowledge in the field of cultural heritage conservation at an expert level based on undergraduate qualifications in various disciplines related to the conservation of the built environment. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Understands the interactions between the disciplines related to cultural heritage and conservation. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Produces comprehensive projects by utilizing theoretical and practical knowledge related to cultural heritage and conservation (by preparing the outcomes of documentation, evaluation/interpretation, and project design processes at building and site scales in different formats). | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Uses information and communication technologies (gis, laser scanning, etc.) Along with current and advanced tools required for documentation, information management, and decision-making processes. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Produces original knowledge for the conservation of cultural heritage, solves problems by systematically evaluating information from a holistic perspective, and develops conservation decisions. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Structures and conducts academic research in the field of cultural heritage conservation in a systematic and critical manner. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Acts independently (impartially) in learning and practice settings related to cultural heritage conservation; takes responsibility; independently defines, coordinates, and manages work requiring complex and original strategic approaches in both learning and practice settings. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Utilizes theoretical and practical knowledge in cultural heritage conservation processes with an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary approach. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Shares the findings and results of the studies carried out in the field of cultural heritage and conservation, and the knowledge and methods underlying them, with expert and non-expert groups in an open and systematic manner (in both Turkish and English). | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Shares the results of a research or project on cultural heritage conservation in national and/or international settings (in both Turkish and English). | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Considers social, scientific and cultural norms in the stages of collecting, interpreting, implementing and announcing data related to the field of cultural heritage conservation; observes ethical values; pioneers for change. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution