EMGT 302 class

EMGT 302 class This course is an introduction to the field of emergency management. It will provide the foundation for those just entering the profession, or practitioners enhancing their skills, to function effectively within the emergency management system in the United States. Students will be introduced to the principles and practices of emergency management, including the concepts of prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery. An emphasis will be placed on an “all hazards” response to emergency events by representatives of federal, state, tribal and local governments, as well as private sector and volunteer organizations. This course examines the National Incident Management System and its relationship to modern emergency management. Student Learning O utcomes After completing this course students will be able to:  Demonstrate the ability to utilize technology appropriate to the course material  Demonstrate an understanding of the history of emergency management, and how the field has evolved to modern emergency response  Explain the role of federal, state, tribal and local governments in emergency management  Describe activities associated with each of the phases of emergency management: prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery  Describe the elements of an integrated emergency management system Required Text 1
Haddow, G., Bullock, J., & Coppola, D. (2014). Introduction to emergency management (5 th ed.). Boston, MA: Elsevier. ISBN 9780124077843 This is the 1 text you will need to purchase! As this is a short-format course, the textbook needs to be obtained by the first day of the course so you may meet all course deadlines – there will be no deadline exceptions due to not yet having received your textbook. Note: This book has been ordered through the NAU Bookstore, or it can be purchased directly from the publisher at: ? isbn=9780124077843&_requestid=211546 Required Readings – These readings are located on the Learn Course Content Page in the Required Readings Folder Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2011). National Preparedness Goal . Washington, DC: Author Homeland Security Council. (2007). National strategy for homeland security . Washington, DC: Executive Office of the President of the United States. Perry, R., & Lindell, M. (2003). Preparedness for emergency response: Guidelines for the emergency planning process. Disasters , 27(4), 336-350. Federal Emergency Management Agency. (2010). Developing and maintaining emergency operations plans: Comprehensive preparedness guide (CPG) 101, version 2.0 . Washington, DC: Author McCarthy, M., & Kiefer, J. (2012). A history of hazard mitigation in the United States, in Jerolleman, A., & Kiefer, J. (Eds) Natural