EM 420 Technology and Cybersecurity in EM (5 credits)
Prerequisite Current enrollment in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Emergency Management program.
Course Description
This course explores the applications and security of technology in Emergency Management, with an emphasis on practical applications.
Course Content
Need for technology in EM
Computer Networks
Cybersecurity
Open source intelligence (OSINT)
Data and Decision Support Systems
Warning Systems
Operational issues, Trends, and Innovation
Gap Analysis and Business Cases
Student Outcomes
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Apply a variety of technologies to Emergency Management use cases.
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Describe frameworks related to cybersecurity and technology.
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Examine the role of emergency management in planning for and responding to cybersecurity incidents.
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Describe technology trends and innovation.
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Demonstrate the ability to conduct a technology gap analysis for an organization.
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Create a business case in support of specific technology adoption.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
- Evaluate disaster risk in communities and organizations using current scientific, geographic, sociocultural, and technological knowledge, systems, and equipment.
- Analyze organizations using the systems theory of management to define outcomes, identify risk, and create performance measures in emergency management settings.
- Apply effective multi-modal communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills to emergency management environments.
Degree Outcomes:
Information Literacy: Graduates will be critical users, creators, and disseminators of information by examining how information is created, valued, and influenced by power and privilege.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
Participation in Class Activities
Discussion Board
Exams and Quizzes
Individual Assignments
Individual Projects/Research Paper
Written paper
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