EM 440 Data Visualization for Emergency Management (5 credits)
Prerequisite Current enrollment in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Emergency Management program or Emergency Management Technology Certificate.
Course Description
Introduction to data visualization tools, including geospatial technologies such as GIS, GPS, geofencing, and remote sensing, as well as incident management software and data dashboards as they are applied to support emergency management activities.
Course Content
1. Overview and History of Geospatial Representation 2. GIS Capabilities and Applications 3. Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geofencing, and Remote Sensing 4. Data Dashboards 5. Incident Management Software 6. Integration of data visualization technologies in emergency management
Student Outcomes
1. Describe the historical and current use of geospatial representation in emergency management.
2. Evaluate how data visualization technologies support emergency management activities.
3. Demonstrate the ability to create and use data visualization products at a basic competency level.
4. Propose innovative solutions for including data visualization technologies in emergency management.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
1. Design programs that use current principles, processes, procedures, decisions, and activities to engage the whole community and increase their capabilities throughout all disaster phases and mission areas.
2. 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 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
1. Participation in Class Activities 2. Discussion Board Exams and Quizzes 3. Individual Assignments 4. Individual Projects/Research Paper 5. Written paper
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