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Oct 02, 2024
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EMERG 240 - Disaster Recovery
2.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand and think critically about disaster recovery operations in the profession of emergency management. Students will utilize problem-based learning by analyzing actual disaster events and applying the theories, principals, and practice of disaster recovery. In addition, students will learn about the issues faced by the whole community and how to address access and functional needs in disaster recovery.
Prerequisite Prerequisite: EMERG 102.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Examine what occurs during a disaster and the impact it has on people, property and the environment.
- Differentiate between the responsibilities of the local government after a disaster versus those of the state and federal government.
- Analyze human responses to disasters.
- Examine the process through which public and individual assistance may be obtained.
- Describe special issues during recovery.
- Apply principles and practices of disaster recovery in case studies.
Course Typically Offered
Summer, Winter
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