EM 440 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for EM (3 credits)

1.  Describe the history of geospatial representation as used in emergency management.

2. Evaluate how geospatial technologies support emergency management through each of the five mission areas.

3. Demonstrate the ability to create and use geospatial products at a basic competency level.

4. Propose options for future applications for including geospatial technologies in emergency management.

1. Evaluate disaster risk in communities and organizations using current scientific, geographic, sociocultural, and technological knowledge, systems, and equipment.
2. Analyze organizations using the systems theory of management to define outcomes, identify risk, and create performance measures in emergency management settings.
3. Apply effective multi-modal communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills to emergency management environments.

Core Abilities

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 30
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 30

Potential Methods
Participation in Class Activities
Discussion Board
Exams and Quizzes
Individual Assignments
Individual Projects/Research Paper
Written paper