Emergency Management: Homeland Security

This introductory course examines the principles and concepts of emergency management. It presents an overview of the various disciplines involved in preparing for emergencies resulting from many different causes. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course provides a background in the various aspects of emergency management that would apply in any emergency. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Terrorism events present some special aspects to the world of emergency management. This course will examine the differences and similarities among emergencies resulting from terrorism versus natural disasters or accidents. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

This course provides an overview of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) weapons, and the threat of their use in terrorism events. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.

Preparing for and responding to terrorism events requires a more focused perspective. This course will provide an overview of the special considerations

This course applies the basic concepts from EM introduction to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) to specific potential situations where these weapons may be used. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.