Science of Disaster

Objectives: This course serves as an Introduction to Science of Disaster provides a definition and benefits of science. The course will cover the following:
-Earth Science and National Hazards describes how the Earth’s design sets the stage for the
world’s natural hazards.
-Science of Natural Hazards describes the scientific basis of common natural hazards.
-Prediction gives us the capability to expect the unexpected.
-Physical Science and Implications for Emergency Management identifies how emergency
  management can benefit from knowledge of the physical science of hazards.
-Biological and Chemical Threats identifies the scientific basis of biological and chemical
threats.
-Explosive Threats identifies the scientific basis of those threats.
-Radiological and Nuclear Threats identifies the scientific basis of those threats.