PMT 720 Geographic Information Systems for Public Safety and Emergency Management

30 HOURS PLUS CONFERENCES

This course provides an introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) from a theoretical and applied perspective. The role of GIS in all five phases of emergency management and to public safety will be emphasized. Students will gain basic competency in use of GIS and specification of analyses for problems in emergency management and related disciplines. Students will demonstrate the ability to conceptualize and design GIS projects for various scenarios in public safety and emergency management.