Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TEEX-0255
Organization's ID:
MGT317
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 Public Administration
Description

Objective:

Upon the successful completion of the course, participants will be able to implement techniques that identify, prepare for, respond to, and recover from incidents that threaten public services.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Participants will be able to identify threats and hazards that affect communities.
  • Participants will be able to describe strategies for response management and planning.
  • Participants will be able to identify aspects of lifeline services for critical infrastructure.
  • Participants will be able to identify elements of continuity planning.
  • Participants will be able to determine the responsibilities of public services during disaster recovery.

General Topics:

  • Module 1: Threat and Hazard Identification
  • Module 2: Response Management and Planning
  • Module 3: Lifeline Services for Critical Infrastructure
  • Module 4: Continuity Planning
  • Module 5: Managing Recovery Efforts
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials