HCA262 Socio-Economic Dimensions of Disasters

This course focuses on the ways in which socio-economic features impact disaster planning, response and recovery. Students will learn how to integrate socio-economic concepts into the disaster planning process with the goal of maximizing individual and community resilience. By the end of this course, students will be able to ensure that strategies take into account the socio-economic conditions of the communities they serve and protect the vulnerable populations within. (Prerequisite: SOC104).