ESTU 330 - History And Theory of Emergency Planning

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Western Washington University

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Description:

Prereq: ESTU 304 or ESTU 369 or admission to the Planning and Environmental Policy major or by permission of instructor. This course provides a broad introduc-tion to the historical and theoretical perspectives of emergency management policies and practices. Students will learn how theories are used to inform the practice of disaster and emergency management. Fundamental principles of risk, vulnerability, and emergency planning are examined relative to natural, technologic, and health-related hazards, from an interdisciplinary perspective. Federal, state, and municipal legislation and regulations will be examined for their implication on mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Students will understand the roles and professional responsibilities of emergency managers in preparing and imple-menting all-hazards plans and policies.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wwu.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 650-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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