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Science of Disaster (L-102) (11-11-0102) - 001

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Brief Description: This course provides an overview of scientific principles/concepts of the world’s increasing dangers

Full Description: THIS IS AN ONLINE OFFERING OF THIS COURSE

This course in the National Emergency Management Basic Academy is designed to provide the participants with an overview of scientific principles and concepts that shape our increasingly dangerous world.

Course Objectives:
-Introduction to Science of Disaster provides a definition and benefits of science.
-Earth Science and National Hazards describes how the Earth’s design sets the stage for the
world’s natural hazards.
-Science of Natural Hazards describes the scientific basis of common natural hazards.
-Prediction gives us the capability to expect the unexpected.
-Physical Science and Implications for Emergency Management identifies how emergency
management can benefit from knowledge of the physical science of hazards.
-Biological and Chemical Threats identifies the scientific basis of biological and chemical
threats.
-Explosive Threats identifies the scientific basis of those threats.
-Radiological and Nuclear Threats identifies the scientific basis of those threats.

Target Audience: Newly appointed emergency managers from State, local, tribal, territorial, and Federal emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals transferring from another discipline to emergency management.

Prerequisites: If a participant is taking this course as a part of the Academy, then they should take L0101: Foundations of Emergency Management first, but this is not required. If a participant is taking this course on its own for its science information and not in the fulfillment of the Academy requirements, there are no prerequisites.

Cost: There is no fee for the course. Food, lodging, & transportation costs are responsibilities of the participant.

Course Completion Requirements: It is mandatory that the participant complete all 24 hours of this course to receive full credit. Anything less will result in the participant’s need to re-register for another course and start from the beginning."

Training Dates: 07/28/2021 - 08/06/2021

Prerequisites: Foundations of Emergency Management (L-101) (11-11-0101)

Registration Dates: 03/30/2021 - 07/07/2021

Available Seats: -2

: The maximum capacity for this class has been reached. Your request can be added to the waitlist. Additional seats may become available for future enrollment.

Hours: 24h 0m

Fee: None Specified

Training Location: None Specified

Directions to Location: THIS IS AN ONLINE OFFERING OF THIS COURSE

Reporting Instructions: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Dress is business casual.

Signup Details: No Show Policy: Failure to attend a class you have registered for can result in restriction on future course attendance and agency notification. It is the students responsibility to notify us in a timely manner if you cannot attend.

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