SYLLABUS

**COURSE NUMBER**: EAM 1013

**COURSE TITLE:** Aim and Scope of Emergency Management

**INSTRUCTOR:** Richard A. Ihde, B.A., M.Ed.

Russellville, AR 72801

479 -- 968 -- 5803 Home

479 -- 964 -- 5778 Office

[rick.ihde@mail.atu.edu](mailto:kyle.rhone@mail.atu.edu)

**CATALOG DESCRIPTION:**

"Analysis of disasters in historical settings and current situations.
Areas covered include the role of local, state, and federal government,
the unique problems of business / industry crisis management, disaster
prevention and mitigation policy, technology support, and
professionalism and litigation issues." ***[(See Arkansas Tech
University's Undergraduate Catalog 2000 --2001, page
235.)]{.underline}***

**TEXTS REQUIRED FOR COURSE**:

[Emergency Management: Principles and Practice for Local
Government]{.underline}, International City Management Association,
1991. (To order, call 1-800-745-8780, toll-free within the United
States. Refer to item #40471. Cost is approximately \$40.00)

[State and Local Guide (SLG) 101: Guide for All-Hazard Emergency
Operations Planning]{.underline}, September 1996. To order, call
1-800-745-2520, toll-free within the United States. Refer to item
#9-1051) OR download <http://www.fema.gov/rrr/allhzpln.shtm>

PDF format - 383 kilobytes. Cost is \$0.00

[Business and Industry Guide for Emergency Management]{.underline},
1996. Download from <http://www.fema.gov/library/bizindex.shtm>. PDF
format -- 2290 kilobytes. Cost is \$0.00

[Partnerships in Preparedness: A Compendium of Exemplary Practices in
Emergency Management]{.underline}, Volume II, May 1997. Download from
<http://www.fema.gov/rrr/partnr01.shtm>

PDF format -- 549 kilobytes. Cost is \$0.00

[Standard on Disaster / Emergency Management and Business Continuity
Programs]{.underline}, National Fire Protection Association, 2000

*Optional Texts*:

[Principles of Emergency Management]{.underline}, Emergency Management
Institute, 1998. (To order, call 1-800-480-2520, toll-free within the
United States. Refer to Course #G-230.) Cost is \$0.00

**JUSTIFICATION:**

This course gives students the big picture view of Emergency Management.
Students will be exposed to the legislative, policy; social, and
professional issues that affect emergency management now and in the
future.

**COURSE OBJECTIVES**: By the end of this course, the student will be
able to:

1.  Organize emergency management functions, organizations, and
    activities using concepts and terms explained in this course.

2.  Explain the all-hazard emergency management process that integrates
    the resources of local, state, and Federal governments, along with
    voluntary and business assets.

3.  Describe the regulatory drivers behind the development of emergency
    management programs.

4.  Explain the local, state, Federal, and industry roles in emergency
    management.

5.  Explain what citizens can do to protect themselves in emergencies.

6.  Describe the elements of an integrated emergency management system.

7.  Discuss the roles of individuals and organizations, as well as their
    relationships with one another, in emergency management.

8.  Explain why teams are necessary for emergency management.

9.  Describe the social, political, and economic implications of a
    disaster.

10. Describe some of the liability issues associated with emergency
    management.

11. Recognize opportunities for self-help and empowerment in emergency
    management.

12. Recognize future challenges associated with emergency management.

**HOW COURSE MEETS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:**

> According to the University catalog, there are ten general education
> requirements for students who earn degrees at Arkansas Tech
> University. In support of these objectives this course addresses 2 of
> the ten mentioned in the Undergraduate Catalog 2000 -2001:

1.  The student will listen attentively, and read, write, and speak
    clearly and effectively.

2.  The student will demonstrate basic competency in accessing,
    processing, and presenting information through computer
    technologies.

**[ASSESSMENTS:]{.underline}**

**[EXAMINATIONS]{.underline}**: **(20% each for a total of 40%)**

> There will be two, open-book exams during the semester. These exams
> will be taken over the internet using the Blackboard system. You can
> access Blackboard at
> [http://blackboard.atu.edu](http://blackboard.atu.edu/) . You can
> access Blackboard by using your stu number and your social security
> number in the login section. The exams will be based on the assigned
> readings and resource material identified for each lesson. The exams
> will consist of multiple answer and matching questions. Multiple
> answer questions may have only one correct answer.

**[Special Project]{.underline}: (10%)**

> Each student will be required to complete the Federal Emergency
> Management Agency, Independent Study Course, [The Professional in
> Emergency Management]{.underline} (IS-513). A certificate of
> completion must be submitted by the due date and time as listed on the
> course schedule in order to receive credit. The course materials are
> free and available at <http://www.fema.gov/emi/is513.htm>.

**[Resume:]{.underline} (10%)**

> Each Student will create a personal resume and register with the ATU
> Career Services Office. You must contact Norman Career Services @
> 501-968-0278 to receive a resume packet.

**[Assignments]{.underline} (40%)**

> Students will turn in their assignments by 1700 on Fridays as listed
> in the course schedule.

**LATE ASSIGNMENTS:**

> Assignments received after the due date and time will receive a zero
> for that assignment.

**RULES:**

1.  Do your own work; cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated.
    Students found cheating or plagiarizing will receive a 0 on that
    assignment and referred to the Dean for other disciplinary action.

2.  Emergency Managers have been entrusted with a huge responsibility,
    to gain and maintain the trust of those we serve. It is very
    important to act and perform in a professional and courteous manner
    at all times and in all things.

#### ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Peg Melberg, CEM of Colorado Springs Colorado, designed this course.
Much of the course material is derived from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency and the International City Management Association.

**GRADING SCALE:**

100 -- 90 A

89 - 80 B

79 -- 70 C

69 -- 65 D

\< 65 F