Crises and Vulnerable Populations

Catalog description

In the course students will learn about vulnerability in terms of social, economic, political, geographical and cultural factors. Students will investigate how vulnerable groups such as children, elderly, racial and ethnic minorities, and low income, are affected and cope before, during and after hazardous events. This course connects the policies, legal, and regulatory advances made due to social vulnerability during disasters. Other topics covered include: whole community approach, national disaster recovery framework, disaster warning responses, evacuation behavior, survival behavior, roles of volunteers, and disaster impacts. Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing or permission of instructor.