EM 4111 - Hazards II:Technological Hazards

Institution:

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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Description:

This course will introduce the student to man made hazards and their mitigation. Hazards such as power generation from coal, oil, and nuclear fuels, biological and hazardous materials use, storage and removal. Disasters topics include technological disasters such as nuclear power and structural collapse and failure; wildfi re disasters; bioterrorism; weapons of mass destruction. Course includes case studies and simulations using the CAMEO/MARPLOT computer modeling system. Prerequisite: EM-3211 STCW: None

Credits:

0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.maritime.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 830-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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