Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0255
Version:
1
Organization's ID:
MGT 317
Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
16 hours
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Public Administration or Homeland Security
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students to the natural and human-caused disasters to which public services may be vulnerable. This course also explains emergency planning and management and the regulatory systems, documents, and directives that guide disaster response. Response factors, such as hazard control zones, resources, and responder safety are also discussed. Recovery considerations, such as funding assistance and demobilization, are also explained.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify threats to public services
  • Explain methods for mitigating disasters
  • Determine appropriate response actions to an incident affecting public services
  • Discuss the responsibilities for public services during disaster recovery
  • Practice disaster planning and management for incidents affecting public services
  • Develop information for presentation to the public and media during an incident

General Topics:

  • Threats to public services
  • Disaster mitigation
  • Disaster planning and management
  • Disaster response
  • Public information
  • Disaster recovery
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials
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