FIRE 3341 - Hazard Mapping and Modeling

This class will cover the three major classes of hazards: natural, technological, and intentional. The course will encompass the big picture of disasters in the world and encourage elicitations from students while exploring the Universe of Hazards diagrams. Course work will compare and contrast varying definitions for natural hazards with key terms and basic concepts such as natural disasters, risk, vulnerability, resilience, and adjustment. The model hazard management mapping will be presented and will challenge students to identify within the model the four stages of emergency or disaster management: mitigation, preparedness planning, response, and recovery. A timeline of the effects of legislation on the historic evolution of hazard mapping and modeling will be reviewed. 3 credits.