Emergency Response Management

Catalog description

This class covers the biology of microorganisms and toxins most frequently considered in perpetrated attacks. It also considers technology for detection and control for first responders, lab practitioners and other healthcare professionals, emergency communication, and prevention. In addition to lecture activities, students participate in group projects to simulate bioterrorism events and responses; government regulation, chain of evidence, and related topics are covered. The FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) will be used as the management framework.