ETM 468

# Simulation and Exercising

**Course Syllabus**

**Dr. Danny Peterson**

Department of Information and Management Technology

School of Technology and Applied Sciences

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Arizona State University-East

6001 South Power Road

Mesa, AZ 85206

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**Simulation and Exercising**

**ETM 468**

3 semester hours credit

**Course Prerequisites:** ETM 360 (or instructor approval)

**Course Description and Objectives:**

Emergency managers have long realized the tremendous benefits derived
from simulating disasters and conducting exercises. This course will
provide the student with an in-depth knowledge of exercise requirements,
planning, conduct, and critique. Emphasis will be placed upon realism.
Realism is improved dramatically through the proper use of moulage and
props. Theatrical make-up and stage techniques will be stressed.

**Instructor Information:**

Dr. Danny Peterson

Office: CLRB (Hazmat Lab).

Phone: 727-1825 (FAX: 727-1684)

email: DrP@asu.edu

**Resource Material:**

Natinal Response Team. (1990[). Developing a hazardous materials
exercise program.]{.underline} NRT-2. Washington, DC: NRT.

EPA. (1988). [Guide to Exercies in Chemical Emergency Preparedness
Programs.]{.underline} Washington, DC: USEPA.

Fedearl Emergency Management Agency. (1990). [Exercising Emergency Plans
Under Title III]{.underline}. SM 305.4. Emmitsburg, MD: Emergency
Management Institute.

**Course Evaluation:**

Attendance/participation 10%

Assignments/projects 15%

Examinations 30%

Term Paper 15%

Final Exam [30%]{.underline}

Total Grade 100%

**Course Requirements:**

***Readings/projects**:* Students are required to complete the necessary
reading assignments prior to the session as reflected in the schedule
and are encouraged to bring resource materials to class. Assignments
will be made in class and will not be accepted late. Assignments will be
both individual and group work.

***Attendance:*** Class attendance is strongly encouraged. Any unexcused
absence(s) will be reflected in the reduction of overall grade.
University policy will be strictly adhered to regarding absenteeism.

***Term Paper:*** Each student will be expected to complete a five page
term paper. Topics must be approved by the instructor. Students must use
an approved form and style manual such as APA (Publication Manual of the
American Psychological Association).

***Assignments*** will be made in class and will not be accepted late.
Assignments will be both individual and group work, and will include
presentations. Participation in actual exercises is required.

This ***syllabus may be modified*** at the instructor's discretion as
necessary to meet the needs of the course.

***Exams:*** All exams will be given during lecture times, and will
generally be multiple choice questions. Exam dates are indicated on the
course outline. No make-up exams will be given. If an exam is missed,
all of the other exam scores will be averaged and that average used in
lieu of the missed exam. Additionally missed exams will receive a score
of zero.

### Course Outline

## Week Date Topic Assignment 

1 Course overview and introduction to exercise

> and simulation theory and regulatory requirements.

2 Types of exerciese: table top, functional, full scale.

3 Use of exercise; case studies of saliency to preparedness.

4 Exercise design and development.

Exam #1

5 Establishing exercise objectives.

6 The planning process.

7 Top management support and building the exercise team.

8 Scenario development.

> Exam #2

9 Props and moulage.

10 Props and moulage continued.

**Course Outline (continued)**

11 Practice exercise.

12 Government and industry partnershipping.

Exam #3

13 Actual exercise design.

14 Actual exercise coordination.

15 Execution, including participation, in actual exercise.

16 Final Examination, Comprehensive

**Approval of Syllabus:**

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