SOCY 313 - Sociology of Disaster

Institution:

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Behavioral and organizational response to environmental hazards and disasters. Case studies of major natural disasters and hazardous-materials incidents illustrate individual, group and societal challenges faced in such events. Issues include building a disaster-resistant community, the impact of the media, and governmental successes and failures.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

SOCY 101 or SOCY 211. A required course for the EHEM minor.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Offered annually.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.millersville.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 872-3024

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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