This unit will consider the unique challenges involved with preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emerging disaster threats. The unit will define 'emerging' disaster threats and provide international and national examples as case-studies. The unit will explore the current evidence-base for emerging disaster threats, appropriate contemporary models and principles and/or international standards, and explore the infrastructure, inter-agency involvement and community engagement required for preparing for and managing these events. This unit will examine the policy and social implications of responding to emerging disaster threats including an examination of the ethical issues... -- Course Website
Instructor: TBA
Prerequisites: MDM4010 or equivalent studies or field experience to demonstrate sufficient background to successfully undertake this Unit as determined by the Course coordinator
