AJ 21 - Introduction to Emergency Management

3 units
3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: AJ 10 AND eligibility for English 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of emergency management. Students will learn the principles of emergency management and will become familiar with the major issues confronting emergency management providers. The course will emphasize the elements of the Incident Command System. Students will participate in a series of simulated emergency management exercises. Case studies of large scale emergency events will be covered.