HSEM 102 Introduction to Homeland Security Emergency Management (5 credits)
Course Description
Provides a broad overview for exploring a career in homeland security emergency management (HSEM). Students will learn what an HSEM professional does, what an HSEM program consists of, and how that can be applied to a variety of organizations.
Course Content
Introduction to Emergency Management
Evolution of Guidelines and Standards
Laws and Authorities
Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Impact Analysis
Incident Prevention and Hazard Mitigation
Resource Management
Mutual Aid Agreements
Emergency Plans for All Hazards
Direction and Coordination
Logistics and Facilities
Training
Student Outcomes
Define essential elements of an effective emergency management program. Define the many roles, responsibilities and functions of the professional emergency manager in addressing holistic community needs. Describe the actions taken in hazard identification and components of an emergency plan and principles that guide the planning process Examine the actions taken when planning for incident prevention and hazard mitigation in the context of population, infrastructure and equity. Describe basic components of mutual aid systems. Analyze compliance requirements for emergency communications and warnings.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
Apply effective interpersonal communication, critical thinking and decision-making skills commensurate with a defined level of responsibility.
Define the interdisciplinary nature of Homeland Security/Emergency Management functions and be able to assess and integrate various functional areas.
Apply a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to assume leadership roles in emergency management, homeland security, and/or public policy.
Core Abilities
Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning.
Global Citizenship: Graduates will be able to critically examine the relationship between self, community, and/or environments, and to evaluate and articulate potential impacts of choices, actions, and contributions for the creation of sustainable and equitable systems.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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