MSE 6301 - Risk Management

Description

Provides a comprehensive foundation on the background, components, and systems involved in the management of disasters and other man-made or natural emergencies. Examples focus on the U.S. domestic system of emergency management.

Outcomes

1. Analyze the concept of risk within emergency management.
2. Examine the risk that disasters present to the community.
3. Explain the risk that disasters present to responders.
4. Assess emergency planning strategies aimed at reducing risk.
5. Evaluate how disaster events in U.S. history have altered the traditional risk perceptions of emergency management.

PreRequisites

1. EMG 6305

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