PADM 336 - Community Planning & Risk Reduction

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Description:

This course provides a theoretical framework for understanding the ethical, sociological, organizational, political and legal components of community planning and risk reduction. Topics include comprehensive planning, zoning, building, fire and life safety codes. Pre-requisite: PADM 210 or permission Course Objectives (1) Describe the historical, legal and ethical basis of community planning and risk reduction (2) Define and explain the concepts of community risk and risk reduction (3) Define and explain the relationship between the components of a comprehensive municipal plan, including land use and zoning (4) Explain the types, implementation, enforcement, benefits and limitations of building, fire and life safety codes (5) Explain the opposition and support of various constituencies to planning and risk reduction and the impact on public policy and administration (6) Meet other course objectives and outcomes identified in the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Project model curriculum

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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