Frederick Community
College
ID 225 – Disaster,
Crisis and Emergency Management
Fall 2011
Instructor
Information:
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Name:
James McAuliffe |
Office:
N/A |
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E-mail: jmcauliffe@frederick.edu |
Phone Number: 407-558-8822 |
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Office Hours: By appointment |
Campus Mail Box Number: N/A |
Course Information:
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Credits:
3 |
Last Day to Drop: |
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Prerequisites: EN 52, EN 50A, ESL 99 |
Co-requisites: N/A |
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Meeting Day(s): Online |
Meeting Time(s): Online |
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Course begins: |
College Closed: |
Course Description:
ID225 Introduces students to the dynamic and relevant
world of disaster, crisis and emergency management. Through the review
of the history, social, political, and economic
implications of disasters, students have the opportunity to explore the world
of Emergency Management and experience the thrill of serving and the heartache
of devastation. Students gain
experience with effective writing, critical thinking skills, historical and
social awareness as they travel through the emergencies of past, present and
future.
Core Learning
Outcomes:
Students completing
this course will be able to:
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1.
(Goal I) Demonstrate college-level communication
skills by ·
writing, organized, clear,
and grammatically correct English using the role of
individuals and organizations, as well as their relationships with one
another, in emergency management. ·
speaking effectively by organizing emergency management function, organizations
and activities using concepts and terms explained in the course. 2.
(Goal II)
Demonstrate critical thinking skills by ·
generating and evaluating
alternative solutions to problems utilizing hazard
emergency management processes that integrate the resources of local, State,
and Federal governments and voluntary and business assets. ·
demonstrating a disposition toward critical thinking by
identifying and explaining the theories and concepts utilized to comprehend
the elements of Emergency Management 3.
(Goal III)
Display general knowledge and historical awareness by ·
demonstrating a general
knowledge and historical awareness of Emergency
Management, and why it has evolved into the current approach to managing
disasters. ·
integrating historical lessons learned into emergency
management operational systems and demonstrate those solutions 4.
(Goal VII) Demonstrate an understanding of and be able
to interpret social and educational values by ·
identifying and evaluating moral issues and conflicts
relating disasters and the impacts on our social and educational values ·
demonstrate
knowledge of political and economic implications of a disaster. 5.
(Goal X) Value
the emergence of a multicultural society by ·
discussing the impacts of disasters on multicultural
society ·
indentifying the multicultural challenges presented in
response to crisis by emergency managers ·
demonstrating a knowledge of historical lessons learned
of multicultural issues and how they affect the emergence of social
diversity |
Additional
Information:
Format: The instructor has
the right to modify the topical outline at anytime during the semester. Attendance and course format may not
coincide. Furthermore, the dates and
topics listed on the outline are tentative.
A world event might occur which the instructor believes is more relevant
to discussion. As a result, and solely
at the discretion of the instructor, that topic may be substituted due to its
sociological significance. Thus, parts
of the chapter could be omitted in lieu of this topic.
On-Line
SKYPE meetings: There are two mandatory meetings on line via the SKYPE program. This is a free communications program that
allows for a real time conference call over the computer. Ideally all students will be in attendance
for the first meeting however; if this is not possible, get with your
instructor for an alternative one on one meeting. The first meeting is during the fifth week
and is used to test the system. The last
week of class, the Table Top Exercise will be done live in this format.
FCC Policy: All students will
comply with all current FCC policies.
This
is an online course offered in 16 week semester. The course is presented on Blackboard and
requires students to multi-task in a concentrated learning environment. Readings, postings, responding to postings,
completing quizzes and writing chapter reviews are weekly events. A final exam, a term paper and participation
in a Table Top Exercise are all required.
Every event is scheduled and must be accomplished in the time frame
provided.
Term Paper:
The
term paper is a short term paper (8-10 pages).
The paper (as with all written work) will be presented in APA style. The topic of the paper will be directly
related to the position you choose for our table top exercise at the conclusion
of the course.
Email
is an instructional tool essential to student-instructor and student-student
communication. In the Blackboard environment by default, your email address is
available to all students in this course. However, students are permitted to
use email addresses of other students in this course only for the purpose and
the duration of this course. Students who are concerned about the privacy of
their personal email address are reminded of commercially available products
that allow them to create unique email addresses specifically for the purpose
and duration of this course. The instructor can be expected to respond to
regular student email inquiries (grades, posted assignments, and tests
excluded) within the time frame of 24 to 48 hours.
Academic
Honesty: Work in this course is subject to the provisions of the FCC Code of
Academic Honesty. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated. As a student,
it is your job to practice academic honesty at ALL times. Make sure that all sources, particularly
Internet sources, get proper credit for quotations, paraphrases, and ideas.
If
you have not read FCC’s classroom behavior and conduct policy, you should do so
immediately. All students will act in a respectful and courteous manner in this
course. I believe that learning should
be an enjoyable experience. Although
this topic has some grim aspects, I believe that everyone should have fun in
the process. Fun, however; should never
be at the expense of another. This is
especially true in an online setting.
Interaction in written form is a fraction of total Communication. Without facial expression, tone of voice and
other nonverbal cues, a written statement meant to be a joke can easily be
misinterpreted as a personal attack. So
be cautious in your wording, especially when you disagree with a point being
made.
Critical Thinking
A
great deal of the learning process is geared towards critical thinking. The result of critical thinking is open
dialogue, questioning current accepted norms, disagreement and debate. I not only encourage this, I believe that
without it, you are missing the point of higher education. I expect you to challenge me if you disagree
with something I present.
I
reserve the right at any time to change, delete, move, or otherwise alter any
and all written posts in my class.
Late work policy
Late
work turned in after the posted due date and time will be penalized 25%. Any work not turned in by the following
week’s due date will receive a 0 for that assignment. That
being said, I understand that people live in the real world and emergencies
occur. Contact me if you are
experiencing a problem and we will work it out.
Item
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Point value
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Final Grade Scale
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Discussion participation & postings |
20% |
A =
100-90 |
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Weekly quizzes (Haddow text only) |
10% |
B =
89-80 |
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Chapter Reviews (Ripley text only) |
10% |
C=70-79 |
Term
Paper
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20% |
D =
69-60 |
Tabletop
Exercise
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20% |
F =
Below 60 |
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Final Exam |
20% |
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TOTAL |
100% |
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Progress Report:
Students
will be able to access up-to-date progress through Blackboard.
Students with
Disabilities
FCC provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified students with
disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and
amendments. Students with disabilities
who are in need of accommodations must contact the Services for Students with
Disabilities (SSD) office at 301-846-2408 (A Building, Room 106A) in order to
request and apply for services. The SSD
office will require appropriate documentation of a disability. Questions related to accommodations or
services can be directed to the SSD office.
Additional information related to services can be viewed at the
following FCC web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx.
SUMMER
2010
Week Begins
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Subject
/ Content |
Assignments
& Quizzes (Due Date / Time) |
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WEEK 1
Introduction
Reading: ·
Writing & Citation
(Blackboard) ·
Syllabus (Blackboard) ·
Start your weekly readings –
some of the chapters are quite long The
Historical Context of Emergency Management Reading: ·
IEM: Chapter 1 ·
Ripley: “Introduction |
Discussion Board 1:
Due 11:45 PM Quiz 1: Citations &
Syllabus Due 11:45 PM
Discussion Board 2:
Due 11:45 PM
Quiz 2: Weekly Readings
Due 11:45 PM
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WEEK 2
Natural
& Technological Hazards & Risk Assessment Mitigation Reading: ·
IEM: Chapter 2 & 3 ·
Ripley: “Delay” and “Risk” Term
Paper Topic Selection – Q&A via email |
Quiz 3: Weekly Readings Due 11:45
PM
Discussion Board 2:
Due 11:45
PM
Discussion
Board 3: Due 11:45
PM
Ripley
Chapter 1&2 Reviews Due 11:45
PM
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WEEK 3 Preparedness
Reading: ·
IEM: Chapter 4 ·
** Ripley: “Fear” **(Remember to look at the example of an excellent
chapter review in the course materials section – use it as a guide when doing
chapter reviews and you can’t go wrong!) |
Quiz 4: Weekly Readings Due 11:45
PM
Discussion
Board 4: Due 11:45
PM
Discussion
Board 5: Due 11:45
PM
Ripley
Chapter 3 Review Due 11:45
PM
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WEEK 4 Reading: ·
Ripley: “Resilience” : |
Discussion Board 6: Due 11:45 PM
Discussion Board 7:
Due 11:45
PM
Ripley
Chapter 4 Review Due 11:45
PM |
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WEEK 5 Communications Reading: ·
IEM: Chapter 5 |
Quiz 5: Weekly Readings Due 11:45
PM
Select your term
paper topic - |
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WEEK 6
Reading: ·
Ripley: “Groupthink” |
Discussion Board 8:
Due 11:45
PM
Ripley
Chapter 5 Review Due 11:45
PM
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WEEK 7
Emergency
Management Response Reading: ·
IEM: Chapter 6 |
Quiz 6: Weekly Readings Due 11:45
PM
Discussion Board 9:
Due 11:45
PM
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WEEK 8
Recovery Reading: ·
IEM: Chapter 7 |
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WEEK 9
Reading: ·
Ripley: “Panic” |
Ripley
Chapter 6 Review Due 11:45
PM
Quiz
7: Weekly
Readings Due 11:45
PM
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WEEK 10
Reading: ·
Ripley: “Paralysis |
Discussion
Board 10: Due 11:45
PM
Ripley
Chapter 7 Review Due 11:45
PM
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WEEK 11
International Disaster Management
Reading: ·
IEM: Chapter 8 |
Quiz
8: Weekly
Readings
Due 11:45
PM
Discussion Board Due
11:45
PM
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WEEK 12
Reading:
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Ripley: “Heroism” |
Discussion Board 12 Due
11:45
PM
Ripley
Chapter 8 Review Due 11:45 PM |
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WEEK 13
Terrorist Threat
Reading:
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IEM: Chapter 9 |
Quiz
9: Weekly Readings Due 11:45 PM Discussion Board 13 Due 11:45 PM |
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WEEK 14
The Future of Emergency Management
Reading: ·
IEM: Chapter 10 ·
Ripley: “Conclusion |
Discussion Board 14 Due 11:45
PM Quiz 10: Weekly
Readings Due 11:45 PM Ripley
Conclusion Review Due 11:45 PM |
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WEEK 15
Prepare
for Table Top
Final Exam Available
Term Paper Due
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Discussion Board 15 Due
11:45 PM
Term
Paper Due 11:45 PM |
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WEEK
16 Final
Exam Due Table Top Exercise
Any and all late work must be turned
in by: NLT 11:45 PM
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Blackboard NLT 11:45 PM Live on SKYPE @ 8PM |