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EM3211

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Natural Hazards

Course Description

The Strategic National Risk Assessment divides risk into man-made and natural threats. This course will examine natural threats and hazards, including earthquake, flood, animal disease outbreak, human pandemic, hurricane, space weather, tsunami, volcano, and wildfires. Students will use case studies to develop a comprehensive understanding of the public policy and scientific methods used by emergency managers.

Requisites

Credits

3

Course Types

Books/Materials >$50, MSSEP Elective

Course Typically Offered

SPRNG