Session

Fall 2021

 Term

F

Format

REMT

Instructor

Calendar Description / Prerequisite / Co-Requisite

This course is an introductory one for students interested in emergencies and disasters. It overviews the history of disasters, examines their causes, and analyzes their impacts. A series of case studies will be used to illustrate how nature, the built environment and society interact to create them. The course is lecture based but will use media where possible to illustrate the concepts discussed in class. Cross-Listing: DEMS 1701 3.00

Important Info: Fall 2021 ADMS/DEMS Courses

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Information about Fall 2021 ADMS and DEMS courses

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Course Start Up

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