PUB 350 - Emergency Operations & Crisis Management

 
Description: Provides a study of emergency operations and crisis management with a focus on preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation, emphasizing interagency collaboration, continuity of operations, and crisis communication.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0

Course Content:

1. Emergency foundations 
2. Incident management 
3. Emergency Operations Center
4. Crisis leadership
5. Interagency response
6. Continuity of operations plan 
7. Crisis communication

1. Explain the principles and frameworks of Emergency Management. (1,2,6)
2. Demonstrate incident management by designing organizational structures. (2,3,5)
3. Evaluate the functions and operations of Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs). (2,3,6)
4. Analyze leadership strategies and ethical decision-making. (4,5,7)
5. Critique interagency and multi-jurisdictional collaboration. (2,3,5,7)
6. Develop continuity of operations plans. (1,3,6)