Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0241
Organization's ID:
E0312
Organization:
National Emergency Training Center (EMI)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
4 days (28 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Emergency Management or Public Administration
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to understand the fundamentals of building science and multi-hazard mitigation design concepts.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe potential mitigation techniques, hazard-resistant design concepts and provisions in model building codes
  • Identify of mitigation strategies and methods for each hazard, current and emerging issues for each hazard, and technical resources in devolving mitigation strategies for each hazard
  • Apply knowledge of FEMA Building Science Branch publications and trainings
  • Understand the characteristics of natural hazards
  • Identify the risk to the built environment due to multiple natural hazards

General Topics:

  • Design, construction, and performance of structures
  • Forces on structure components
  • Natural hazards (flood, wind, earthquake, and wildfire)
  • Mitigation measures
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials