2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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EMERG 102 - Intro to Emergency Mgmt and Homeland Security



5.0 Credits
Provides a foundation and overview of both emergency management and homeland security practices, policies and technology, including the function and coordination of local, state, and federal agencies and organizations and systems used in planning for and responding to emergencies.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Identify the essential elements of an effective emergency management program.
  2. Describe the roles, responsibilities, and functions of a professional emergency manager.
  3. Identify the different roles and responsibilities of community, local, state, tribal, and federal agencies, citizens, the private sector, and volunteer groups in the emergency management process.
  4. Provide an overview of characteristics of disasters and their impact on population, infrastructure, and emergency management systems.
  5. Describe the components of an emergency plan and principles that guide the planning process.



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