Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0231
Organization's ID:
MGT345
Organization:
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
16 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Emergency Management
Description

Objective:

Upon the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to describe techniques that prevent, protect and mitigate against, respond to, and recover from threatened or actual natural disasters, human-caused, and technological disasters affecting electric power facilities and systems.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Participants will be able to identify basic aspects of electric power systems.
  • Participants will be able to identify potential threats to electric power systems and facilities.
  • Participants will be able to identify the planning activities involved when preparing for disasters.
  • Participants will be able to discuss methods for disaster prevention, protection, and mitigation.
  • Participants will be able to explain how the incident management system allows for a nationwide, all-hazards approach to disaster response.
  • Participants will be able to explain the responsibilities of electric utilities during disaster recovery.

General Topics:

  • Module 1: Overview of Electric Power Systems
  • Module 2: Threats to Electric Power Facilities and Systems
  • Module 3: Disaster Preparedness and Planning
  • Module 4: Disaster Prevention, Protection, and Mitigation
  • Module 5: Disaster Response
  • Module 6: Disaster Recovery
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials