2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Sep 29, 2024  
2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog
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POL 296 - The Politics of Disaster

An exploration of the many factors that impact the victims of hurricanes, floods and other disasters, beginning with their location, government and the storms themselves. Topics include technology, politics, ideology, race and social structure. Special attention will given to hurricanes Katrina (2005) and Sandy (2012). Also listed as AAS 296. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at at least once every two years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Explain the factors that affect victims of disaster.
  2. Analyze the intersectionality of race, class, gender, disability, and systemic issues that affect victims of disaster.
  3. Evaluate the role of technology, politics, and governments in disaster relief.
  4. Develop an original disaster relief plan dealing with mitigating the politics.



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