PA 6990 OL1 (CRN: 61837)
Public Administration: Building Resilient Communities
3 Credit Hours
For crosslists see: CDAE 6990 OL1
About PA 6990 OL1
For advanced students within areas of expertise of the faculty. Varied course offerings. Contemporary topics. Instructor Permission.
Notes
Asynchronous online course; Cross listed with CDAE 6990 OL1; Total combined enrollment is 20.
Section Description
This graduate-level course explores the complex interplay between natural hazards, risk management, and community resilience in an era of increasing environmental challenges. Moving beyond traditional emergency management approaches, the course emphasizes proactive strategies to strengthen communities' adaptive capacities and enhance their ability to thrive in the face of natural disasters and long-term environmental changes. Students will examine theoretical frameworks and practical applications.
Section Expectation
This is an online, asynchronous class. Through case studies, guest lectures, and applied projects, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to foster resilient communities that can effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from both sudden natural disasters and slow-onset environmental changes.
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