FFP 2801 FUNDAMENTALS OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 3 credits

This course provides a study of emergency management systems including the following: career opportunities; tasks and responsibilities of the emergency management program manager; emergency management function; role of the emergency manager in mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery (short and long term). It also provides a study of past civil defense and current emergency management systems since its evolution from World War II. 47 contact hours.