PMT 761 Technology in Emergency Management

This course will explore the role of technology in organizational and community emergency management. As technology develops in the areas of computers and communications, new means for informing emergency management practice emerge. Specific objectives of this course are to document the extent and nature of technology and its use in emergency management; demonstrate technology applications; examine problems in the implementation of technology in emergency management; and clarify strategies for addressing issues and problems in emergency management. The course will review and assess key technologies through a combination of case studies, directed research and hands-on application.