FIS 319 - Hazard Identifi cation and Mitigation

Institution:

CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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Description:

3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course is a review of two basic concepts in emergency management: hazard identifi cation and hazard mitigation. Students will explore the range of natural hazards such as hurricanes and earthquakes as well as human or unnatural disasters such as terrorist attacks and building collapses. Th e frequency and severity of hazards are quantifi ed. Th e course will also include discussions of a variety of mitigation techniques such as hazard abatement and structural hardening as well as risk/benefi t analysis. Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, and FIS 101

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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