EM 130 - Technology and Emergency Management

3 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.

Pre-requisite(s) EM 102 with min 2.0 (or concurrently enrolled).
Instructor Permission Required Yes
Course Note This course is part of the EM program. It is shared with and taught by Pierce College
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Winter Online
Designed to Serve Those wishing to enter into or advance in the Emergency Management Field in both the private and public sectors.
Active Date 20230320T11:45:47

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Using Technology as a Tool
Emergency Management and the Internet Information Highway
Networks and Communication Systems: Working Together
Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) Tools: Maps and Geographic Systems
Direct and Remote Sensing: Describing and Detecting Hazards
Emergency Management Decision Support Systems: Using Data to Manage Disasters
Hazards Analysis and Modeling: Predicting the Impact
Warning Systems: Alerting the Public to Danger
Operational Problems and Technology: Making Technology Work for You
Trends in Technology

Student Learning Outcomes
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.