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May 11, 2024
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HSEM 230 - Disaster Recovery2 Credits The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand and think critically about response and 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 response and recovery. In addition, students will learn about the issues faced by special populations and how to address these special needs in natural disaster response and recovery.
Pre-requisite(s) HSEM 102 and HSEM 120 with min 2.0 Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Online Winter Online Designed to Serve Those wishing to or currently serving in a emergency management role. Active Date 20220330T15:34:09
Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Contact Hours: Lecture 22 Total Contact Hours 22 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline
- What to Expect with Hazards and Disasters
- Roles and Responsibilities of Disaster Stakeholders
- Human Behavior in Disasters
- Recovery Operations
- Evacuation and Sheltering
- Debris Management
- Special Issues
- Managing Recovery
- Public and Individual Assistance
- The relationship between recovery and infrastructure
Student Learning Outcomes 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.
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