EM 5040 - Managing Information Technology Resources

Institution:

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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Description:

This course develops an understanding of the key information resources required for emergency managers. Students will consider issues associated with managing the use of information technology and its impact upon improving organizational emergency management effectiveness, specifi cally addressing available hazardous materials, natural and technological hazards models and geographic information systems (GIS) software. Students will explore the concepts of GIS using MARPLOT and ArcGIS. Subsequent to the GIS introduction the student will be exposed to applications such as the CAMEO system, which uses MARPLOT as a base, and HAZUS, HPAC, and CATS, each of which uses ArcGIS as a base. Students will also venture into some analysis of large tables using EXCEL. Power Point Presentations, delivered for each concept, which can be used as a reference for laboratories and homework assignments. Prerequisite: Graduate status STCW: None

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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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