HSEM 160 - Emergency Response Awareness to Terrorism

Credits: 5

Provides current and relevant information about terrorism, terrorist behavior, homeland security policies and dilemmas, and how to deal effectively with threats and the consequences of attacks. Student will gain insight into the key players involved in emergency management, local and state issues, particularly as they need to interact and work with FEMA and other federal agencies. Course components include identifying terrorism, causes of terrorism, preventing terrorist attacks, responding to terrorism attacks and avoidance in communication and leadership collapse.

Prerequisite: HSEM 102 completed or concurrent or program advisor approval.
5 hours Lecture