COURSE SYLLABUS
Emergency Administration and Management
School of Community Education and Professional Development
COURSE NUMBER: EAM 1023
COURSE TITLE: Disaster Planning
INSTRUCTOR: Kyle B. Rhone, MPA, REMT-P
110 Dean Hall
Russellville, AR 72801
479-498-6016
OFFICE HOURS: As posted and by appointment only
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: A study of pre-plan requirements, hazards and resource assessments,
vulnerability analysis, methodology of planning, and public policy considerations.
TEXT: Waugh, William L. Jr. (2000). Living with Hazards, Dealing with Disasters: An Introduction to Emergency
Management. Armonk, New York: M.E. Sharp
Mileti, Dennis S. (1999). Disasters by Design: A Reassessment of Natural Hazards in the United States.
Washington D.C.: John Henry Press.
Current periodicals and other assigned readings.
JUSTIFICATION: In light of the events of September 11th, Columbine High School, and the attack on the
Federal Building in Oklahoma City those that would do harm are planning their attacks in great detail.
Emergency management has spent much of its time and resources on the response phase of emergency
management, this lack of planning as left our country, states, and communities vulnerable. The time and
resources of future emergency managers will be spent in the preparation and mitigation phases of emergency
management.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The student will learn to apply risk and business impact analysis methodologies in their planning efforts to help
them prioritize the vulnerabilities of their client. This analysis will help the client better utilize limited resources in
their preparation for natural, man-made and technological disasters.
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 4 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.
3. The student will comprehend the basic principles, philosophy, and methodology of science and the influence
of science and technology on society.
4. The student will have an understanding of the history and culture of the United States and the development
and change of American social, political, and economic systems.
ASSESSMENT:
Students will be assigned readings from the text and other sources. Quizzes will be given as outlined later in the
syllabus. Quizzes will be based upon learning objectives given at the beginning of each class. If you are late you
will receive a zero for that quiz. There will be 4 quizzes and each is worth 25 points.
A comprehensive mid-term and final exam will be given based on the readings, classroom lectures, and guest
speakers. Each exam is worth 200 points.
All Students will complete the FEMA independent study course "Special Events Contingency Planning IS-15"
This project will be due February 21, 2002 at the beginning of class. http://www.fema.gov/emi/is15.htm
Students will be given 2 options for their research paper:
#1: Select a topic from Appendix A, Recommendations for further Traditional Research in "Disasters by
Design" pages 297 - 314. Write a research paper using APA style. Your research paper must include a
minimum of five (5) resources and should be at least twenty (20) pages in length, double-spaced with 12 pt.
font.
#2: Select twenty (20) different sources from the comprehensive list under Emergency Management Information
Sources in the "Living with Hazards Dealing with Disasters" text on pages 201 - 222. Prepare a one-page
summary of each resource including a detailed description of the disaster information that the resource
provides. Then write a summary paragraph of at least 100 words detailing how you as an emergency manager
would use those information resources in your disaster planning efforts.
RULES:
1. Do your own work; cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated. Students found cheating or plagiarizing will
receive a zero on that assignment and referred to the Dean for other disciplinary action.
2. Class attendance is mandatory for full credit. One absence of any kind will reduce the student's grade by 1/2
of a letter grade for each absence. Being late for class will be counted as an absence.
3. Class assignments are due as stated in the syllabus. There will be no exceptions for late work. Assignments
not turned in when due will receive a zero for that assignment.
4. 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.
GRADES:
Quizzes - 100 points 900 - 1000 = A
Special Project - 200 points 800 - 899 = B
Mid-Term Exam - 200 points 700 - 799 = C
Research Paper - 300 points 651 - 699 = D
Final Exam - 200 points <= 650 = Try Again
Total Points - 1000
Assignments
Role, Syllabus, Introductions and ExpectationsReading:· Waugh: Chapter 1· Mileti : Summary·
ORDER SPECIAL PROJECT http://www.fema.gov/emi/is15.htm
Introduction to Emergency Management Reading:· Waugh: Chapter 2· SPECIAL PROJECT
ORDER CONFIRMATION IS DUE.
Introduction to Emergency ManagementReading:· None
Library day Guest lecturer Frances Hagar.Reading: · None Library meet in lobby of library 1st floor.
Pre-plan Requirements Reading:· Waugh: None· Mileti : Chapter 1· STUDY FOR QUIZ # 1
Quiz # 1Hazards and Resource Assessment Reading:· Waugh: Chapter 3 · Mileti : Chapter 2
Hazards and Resource Assessment Reading:· Waugh: Chapter 4 · Mileti : None
Library Day Work on Research Paper. NO CLASS On your own
Hazards and Resource Assessment Reading:· Waugh: None · Mileti : Chapter 3
Hazards and Resource Assessment Reading:· STUDY FOR QUIZ #2
IS-15 is due 200 points Quiz #2 25 points
Review for Mid-Term
Mid-Term Exam Reading:· Waugh: None· Mileti : Chapter 4
Review Mid-Term Results Methodology of Planning Reading:· Waugh: None · Mileti : Chapter 5
Methodology of Planning Reading:· Waugh: None · Mileti : Chapter 6
Methodology of Planning Reading:· Waugh: None · Mileti : Chapter 7
Methodology of Planning Reading:· Waugh: None · Mileti : Chapter 7
Guest Speaker
Quiz # 3 25 points Reading:· SLG Chapter 1
2002 Methodology of Planning Reading:· SLG Chapter 3
Methodology of Planning Reading:· SLG Chapter 4
Methodology of Planning Reading:· SLG Chapters 5 & 6· Study for QUIZ # 4
Quiz # 4, 25 points Reading:· Waugh: Chapter 5
Research Paper is due 300 pointsPublic Policy ConsiderationsReading:· Mileti : Chapter 8
Public Policy Considerations Reading:· Waugh: Chapter 6
Public Policy Considerations Reading:· Mileti : Chapter 9
Public Policy Considerations Reading:· No reading assignment
Quiz and Mid-Term Make-up day
Final Review
FINAL 200 points