EM 130 - Technology and Emergency Management

3.0 Credits
This class provides a detailed overview of the technology used and applied in the field of emergency management. Students will learn how to utilize technology in emergency planning, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts and they will identify key elements that must be in place for technology to enhance the emergency management process. Previously EMERG 137.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Compare the range of technologies available for emergency management use.
Utilize technology and access data.
Identify legal, ethical, and social elements in the employment of a technology.
Demonstrate a working level knowledge of developments in technology.
Research the potential impact of new technologies on emergency management.

Course Typically Offered
Summer, Winter