EM130 — Technology and Emergency Management
EM 130 - Technology and Emergency Management EM 130 - Technology and Emergency Management 3 Credits This class provides a detailed overview of the technology used and applied in the field of emergency management. Students will learn how to utilize technology in emergency planning, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts and they will identify key elements that must be in place for technology to enhance the emergency management process. 0 (or concurrently enrolled). Course Note This course is part of the EM program. It is shared with and taught by Pierce College Fees Quarters Typically ummer Online Winter Online Designed to Serve Those wishing to enter into or advance in the Emergency Management Field in both the private and public sectors. Active Date 20260408T14:55:47 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 25 Lecture 33 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Using Technology as a Tool Emergency Management and the Internet Information Highway Networks and Communication Systems: Working Together Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) Tools: Maps and Geographic Systems Direct and Remote Sensing: Describing and Detecting Hazards Emergency Management Decision Support Systems: Using Data to Manage Disasters Hazards Analysis and Modeling: Predicting the Impact Warning Systems: Alerting the Public to Danger Operational Problems and Technology: Making Technology Work for You Trends in Technology Stud
Prerequisites: EM102