8 courses with the subject EPT, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EPT 120Sociology of Disaster3.00
This course is designed to overview sociological disaster research, disaster systems, and alternative research approaches. Topics include human and organizational behaviors, long disaster impact on communities, disaster warning, and evacuation considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to assess and predict the impact of disaster -related human behavior. Classroom Hours
This course covers federal and state laws that affect emergency service personnel in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist incident. Topics include initial response and long-term management strategies, with an emphasis on legal and ethical considerations and coordination between local, state, and federal agencies. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the role of private industry, government agencies, public policies, and federal/state declarations of disasters in emergency situations. Classroom Hours (3.00)
This course introduces the mitigation and preparation techniques and methods necessary to minimize the impact of natural, technological, and man-made disasters. Topics include hazard identification and mapping, design and construction applications, financial incentives, insurance, structural controls, preparation, planning, assessment, implementation, and exercises. Upon completion students should be able to develop a mitigation and preparedness plan. Classroom Hours (3.00)
This course covers the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Topics include organizing for emergency management, coordinating for community resources, public sector liability, and the roles of government agencies at all le vels. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of comprehensive emergency management and the integrated emergency management system. Classroom Hours (3.00). 276
This course introduces the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Topics include integrating command and control systems, maintaining communication within command-and- control systems, and using NIMS procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of key concepts necessary for operating within the National Incident Management System. Classroom Hours (3.00)
This course introduces the basic concepts, operational procedures, and authorities involved in response and recovery efforts to major disasters. Topics include federal, state, and local roles and responsibilities in major disaster, response, and recovery work, with an emphasis on governmental coordination. Upon completion, students should be able to imp lement a disaster response plan and assess the needs of those involved in a major disaster. Classroom Hours (3.00).
This course covers the rationale for and methods related to a comprehensive approach to emergency planning. Topics include the emergency planning process, command arrangement, coordination, budgetary issues, environmental contamination issues, and public policy concerns. Upon completion, students should be able to develop an emergency plan for a community. Classroom Hours (3.00)
EPT 275Emergency Operations Center Management ()3.00
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and operate an emergency operations center (EOC) during crisis situations. Topics include properly locating and designing an EOC, staffing, training and briefing EOC personnel, and how to operate an EOC. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate how to set up and operate an effective emergency operations center. Classroom Hours (3.00)
