EAM 4043 - Disaster and Emergency Management Ethics

Institution:

Arkansas Tech University

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Description:

Prerequisites: EAM 1003 and 1013 or consent of instructor. The course will involve a study of a variety types of ethical theory (teleological, deontological, distributive theories of justice, natural law), a review of specific ethical dilemmas per disaster phase, professional ethics, overcoming biases, avoiding discrimination, and developing sensitivity. Detailed ethical case studies will be conducted (Bhopal, Chernobyl, Three-Mile Island, Love Canal, Exxon Valdez).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.atu.edu

Phone Number:

(479) 968-0389

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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