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2007-2008 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

UNIV 510 - Foundations in Homeland Security and Disaster Preparedness

Introduction to the field of homeland security and disaster preparedness. Discussion of the types of disasters:  naturally occurring (earthquakes and hurricanes); human made (acts of terrorism, violence, and chemical releases); and business interruption (power outages, transportations issues). Emphasis on hazard recognition, planning, mitigation, response, and recovery from a disaster.

Credits: 3