POSC 4356 - Principles of Emergency Management

Cross-listed with EMA 4356 and CRIJ 4356. 3 3 0

Prerequisite(s): POSC 2305, POSC 2306. The devastation caused by hurricanes, floods and wildfires highlights the need for highly trained professionals who can develop effective strategies in response to these disasters. Principles of emergency management will cover social and environmental processes that generate hazards. Will include vulnerability analysis, hazard mitigation, emergency response and disaster recovery.