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EME 325 - Social Impact of Disasters

3 credits
This course explores the social impact that disasters have on individuals, families, organizations, and communities.  Disaster case studies will be used to identify various aspects of social vulnerability, to include the social, political, and economic impact that this has had on communities over the years.  Students will examine various topics such as socially vulnerable groups, how these groups have been impacted by disaster, community responses to disaster, the role of NGOs in times of crisis, as well as societal expectations of government.  The course will help students to understand the importance of building capacity and community resilience.                        


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