Students have the opportunity to develop individualized studies with their mentor in Emergency Management (EMGT). Please contact your mentor/advisor for more details.

This course introduces the student to the fundamental principles of emergency management and the related practices and policies of the profession. Concepts such as mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery are covered as well as the relationship among federal, state and local agencies who share responsibility in managing emergencies. Further, the social, political and economic implications of disasters are explored.

Students have the opportunity to develop individualized studies with their mentor in Emergency Management (EMGT). Please contact your mentor/advisor for more details.

This course provides students with an understanding of the fundamentals of communications and their application in emergency situations. Students will examine the use of oral and written communications in various levels of emergency and crisis situations. Prior to taking this course, students should be familiar with the fundamental principles of emergency management -- such as mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery -- and the relationship among federal, state and local agencies that share responsibility in managing emergencies. This course was previously CHS-263824 . Prerequisites: EMGT 2005 or equivalent.

This study explores various characteristics of hazardous materials which fall on the BNICE spectrum, i.e. biological, nuclear, incendiary, chemical and explosives. These hazardous materials can be physically altered and used as Weapons of Mass Destruction. By studying the chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials, students discover exactly how and why the products are harmful and the range of outcomes that occur when someone is exposed to these substances. Students will learn that the release of hazardous material, whether accidental or intentional can be very harmful to the environment and people. Prerequisites: Introductory Biology or Chemistry

This study explores strategies and tactics used by skilled practitioners and emergency management personnel to protect life and property in their communities. The management of incidents using the Incident Command System, a nationwide standard that is federally mandated, will be explored. Since great managerial qualities often partner with great leadership skills, students will study principle-centered management and be exposed to the necessary methods to make effective decisions in extreme situations.

This course will help students deepen their managerial skills and leadership abilities by studying and applying leadership and management frameworks to situations and decisions that arise in the course of catastrophic events. Students will learn how to balance the needs for flexibility vs. control and the internal vs. external orientation to enhance the effectiveness of their organization in responding to events. Topics include historical perspectives of management in disasters, management of public resources, information systems, and command systems, understanding managerial styles and leadership strategies, and the elements of decision-making in extreme situations. NOTE: This course was previously offered as Organization and Management of Disaster Response. Students who have taken 264304, should not enroll in Leadership and Management in Disaster Response. This course was previously CHS-264304 Leadership and Management in Disaster Response.

The purpose of this course is to examine the roles and responsibilities of hospitals and public health agencies in planning for, responding to, and recovering from natural and human-made disasters, including bioterrorism. Depending on student's concentration, an introductory course, or equivalent, in emergency management, health administration, public health, public administration or public policy should be taken prior to taking this course. This course was previously CHS-264834 Managing Bioterrorism and Public Health Emergencies. Prerequisites: .

This course integrates the strategic planning of an organization or municipal entity with the risk assessment and mitigation process. Risk analysis and hazard mitigation can be applied to a wide range of functions and activities. Several special applications, however, are uniquely significant to organizations that, in the course of delivering their services to the public, cope with high-risk situations as an integral component of their missions. It is a fundamental tenet of risk management that it is an ongoing, evolving, regularly refreshed and continuously improved process. Students will develop an understanding of the complex evolution of risk management as both a concept and a physical fact. This course was previously CHS-264424 Risk Analysis and Hazard Mitigation.

This course will provide learners with an in-dept understanding of major principles of Hazard Mitigation and Disaster Preparedness. Learning will focus on two disaster phases which are components of the Comprehensive Emergency Management approach namely Mitigation and Preparedness. The mitigation phase focuses on sustained actions taken to eliminate hazards or minimize disasters. The preparedness phase focuses on actions taken to plan, organize, equip, and implement threat relevant strategies. The course covers core elements of disaster science theory relevant to human behavior in disasters, policy, multi-agency collaboration, and community engagement through case study analysis, and technical document overviews.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of major principles of Disaster Response and Recovery. Learning will focus on two disaster phases which are components of Comprehensive Emergency Management approach namely Response and Recovery. During the Response phase, multiple agencies and communities work towards saving lives, minimizing further damage, and stabilizing impacted communities. This process includes interdependent communication, coordination, continuity, and collaboration between agencies and communities. Specific Response activities include search and rescue, sheltering, critical infrastructure repair, debris and volunteer management. Recovery is a multi-agency process through which multiple agencies and communities work towards restoration, rebuilding, rehabilitation and resilience activities. Some activities covered in this course include business continuity planning, social psychological recovery, identifying and securing recovery resources. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: n/a.

The content of this course will vary by term and section. Each offering will be dedicated to a detailed investigation of a focused theme, idea, or problem associated with Emergency Management. Please refer to the Term Guide for course topic offerings. Students may repeat this course for credit as long as the topic differs.

The content of this course will vary by term and section. Each offering will be dedicated to a detailed investigation of a focused theme, idea, or problem associated with Emergency Management. Please refer to the Term Guide for course topic offerings. Students may repeat this course for credit as long as the topic differs.

Students have the opportunity to develop individualized studies with their mentor in Emergency Management (EMGT). Please contact your mentor/advisor for more details.

This course provides learners with the historical, contemporary, and evolving social, political, cultural, and economic factors that impact the capacity of some individuals and communities to anticipate, cope with, and recover from disasters. Learners will analyze how specific demographic dimensions such as disability, age, health, gender, indigeneity, ethnicity, race, and socio-economic status predispose communities to increased hazard risk and exacerbate their disaster burden. This phenomenon is especially evident as climate change increases disaster frequency and intensity. Learners will examine disaster science theory, as well as social vulnerability frameworks, concepts and policies in order to understand how systematic processes can create and exacerbate risk resulting in vulnerability and global disaster injustice. Course learning activities will include review of critical case studies that demonstrate practices, policy, research, and technologies that mitigate vulnerability. Learners will explore, analyze, and apply social vulnerability index datasets and indicators necessary for planning and implementing structural and non-structural resilience strategies.

This course critically examines the intersection of law, policy and human behavior in the context of risk, hazards and disasters. Students will explore how legal frameworks and individual choices heighten vulnerability to natural hazards and how understanding these factors can inform effective disaster mitigation strategies. Key topics will include an analysis of a federal authority in disaster response, the roles of state, tribal and local governments as well as the contributions of private and nonprofit organizations to disaster management. Additional areas of focus may encompass risk analysis, disaster insurance, and compensation mechanisms and other related topics. An international perspective is incorporated through the review of global agreements and their relevance to disaster scenarios both worldwide and within the United States.

The internship is an opportunity for a student to enhance their academic program by applying the theories and methods of their field to a real-world experience. Over the course of the term, the student will have the opportunity to work at an organization, completing projects identified by their on-site supervisor. The internship is appropriate for students new to the field as well as students looking to enhance an existing career path. In this way, the internship serves as a learning opportunity to further define personal and professional goals. Note: Students should work with their mentor and with career services to find an internship opportunity that meets their specific needs and fits within their degree program. An internship may only be completed with the approval of the student's mentor. The course may be repeated for credit. This course can be used for any guideline depending on the content of the internship and a student’s degree plan.

Students have the opportunity to develop individualized studies with their mentor in Emergency Management (EMGT). Please contact your mentor/advisor for more details.