EMGT 105 - Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness

(TP/SS only)

Introduces the major principles involved in preparing for and mitigating the impacts of hazards in the context of emergency management. Examines the role of the federal, state, and local governments in developing and carrying out hazard mitigation and preparedness policies, as well as the role that the private sector can play in protecting economic vitality. Characteristics of various hazards, both natural and man-made that can affect our communities are investigated. PREREQUISITE(S): EMGT 101 or consent of department. Three hours each week. Formerly EP 105.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Analyze why there are more and bigger disasters.
Distinguish between hazards and disasters.
Explain the concepts of mitigation and recovery.
Discuss the role that building design and construction professionals can and should play in reducing the potential for damage to the built-environment from the impact of natural and human hazards.
Illustrate how natural hazards relate to the Earth’s dynamic equilibrium.
Understand and discuss both the limitations of building codes and the opportunity of practicing hazard mitigation through codes and standards.
Discuss the laws and regulations that support the regulatory environment for the practice of emergency management and hazard mitigation in the United States.
Discuss the potential costs of a disaster scenario.
Identity potential biases in risk perception.
Identify methods and sources that support determination of risk and vulnerability.
Evaluate the effectiveness of proposed hazard mitigation measures.
Assess the potential causes of damage to a building, structure or facility as a prerequisite to identifying mitigation measures to reduce the potential for damage.

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