EDHS 639 - International Disaster Management

Credits: [3]

Description: International Disaster Management is a course aimed at students interested in critically analysing key concepts in international disaster management theory, research, policy and application. This includes resilience, vulnerability, governance, and disaster management efforts. Students will explore contemporary issues and challenges in disaster management through a theoretical lens - both globally and locally. Through the course students should expect to build research expertise, knowledge and theoretical management skills in international disaster management in order to reduce negative impacts on health, social, economic and environmental spheres. International disaster management covers topics such as key concepts in international disaster management, disasters and development, war and disasters, geospatial support for international disaster management, key governmental and nongovernmental participants in international disaster management, citizen participation in disasters and disruptive technologies for disaster management.
Course ID: 102077
When Offered: Offered in Spring-Varies
Consent: Department Consent
Components: Lecture
Grading Method: A-F