EMERG 135 - Mapping and Data Analysis Tools

3.0 Credits
Mapping tools provide a series of visual maps including modeling or a simulation of disaster effects on a specific community. Introduces students to mapping tools and desktop applications for mapping to conduct emergency planning, data analysis, and resource management for emergency management.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate a clear and confident use of the features of a mapping software “Depiction” as an application in planning analysis for emergency management. [REASON]
Use mapping software to identify potential impacts/vulnerabilities and allocate resources under various emergency/disaster scenarios. [REASON]
Collaborate with others to maintain a real-time Common Operating Picture during a simulated incident/emergency exercise or real event. [COMMUNICATE]
Deliver a Community/Neighborhood Disaster Preparedness visual presentation in the class. [COMMUNICATE]
Research FEMA HAZUS-MH Geographic Information System (GIS) and specific community hazard vulnerability. [ACT]
Build a library of maps pre-populated with data and elements appropriate for responding to the most likely emergency management scenarios in a community. [ACT]
Use mapping software as a platform for building and executing a table-top exercise. [ACT]