EM 230 Disaster Recovery (2 credits)
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand and think critically about disaster 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 disaster recovery. In addition, students will learn about the issues faced by the whole community and how to address access and functional needs in disaster recovery.
Course Content
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 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.
Degree Outcomes
Core Abilities Outcomes:
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.
Program Outcome:
Apply effective interpersonal communication, critical thinking and decision-making skills commensurate with a defined level of responsibility.
Apply a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to assume leadership roles in emergency management, homeland security, and/or public policy.
Lecture Contact Hours 20
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20
Potential Methods
Participation in Class Activities
Discussion Board
Exams and Quizzes
ndividual Assignments
Individual Projects
Written Paper
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