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Managing a Unified Command (HMSY 2337) CREDIT 3 Semester Credit Hours (3 hours lecture, 0 hours lab) MODE OF INSTRUCTION Online PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: NONE COURSE DESCRIPTION A study of the common set of procedures of the unified incident command system for organizing personnel, facilities, equipment, and communications to successfully coordinate multi-agency response. Includes the identification and application of key roles and functional responsibilities for professionally managing multi-agency incidents. Also covers one or more practical application exercises and/or scenarios. This course is timebound, structured and completed totally online COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to 1. Conduct incident command practical competencies. Identify the functional responsibilities of unified incident command. 2. Demonstrate coordination of emergency operation centers and incident command operations 3. Differentiate between successes and failures of recent ICS national level events. 4. Discuss examples of the various roles Executive/Senior Officials play in national emergencies. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Email: Office Phone: Office Location: Nicole Mitchell nmmitchell@lit.edu 4.09.839.2968 Multi-Purpose Center (MPC) #204 Office Hours: Monday & Tuesday 8:00am-12:00pm-1:00pm-5:00pm Wednesday 8:00am-12:00pm-1:00pm-3:30pm Thursday 8:00am-12:00pm-1:00pm-4:00pm Friday 8:00am-12:00pm-1:00pm-3:30pm REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS 1. IS100.B: Introduction to ICS The Student Guide to the course is provided online for student download or online viewing at the following website: http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is100blst.asp a. IS 100, Introduction to the Incident Command System, introduces the Incident Command System (ICS) and provides the foundation for higher level ICS training. This module describes the history, features and principles, and organizational structure of the Incident Command System. It also explains the relationship between ICS and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) 2. IS200.B: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents the Student Guide to the course is provided online for student download or online viewing at the following website:
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http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/is/is200blst.asp a. ICS 200 is designed to enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the Incident Command System (ICS). ICS-200 provides training on and resources for personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the ICS ATTENDANCE POLICY Online Presence and Participation is Essential: Students are required to actively engage in the course on Blackboard at least three times per week. This may include submitting assignments, participating in discussions, or reviewing course materials. Consistent and active participation is crucial for successful course completion. Late Start Emphasis: This is a late-start course, requiring diligent effort and consistent engagement from the beginning to ensure timely progress. Procrastination is strongly discouraged. DROP POLICY If you wish to drop a course, you are responsible for initiating and completing the drop process. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an “F” in the course. COURSE CALENDAR DATE TOPIC READINGS (Due on this Date) ASSIGNMENTS (Due on this Date) Assignments and /Quizzes are submitted in Blackboard, on the assigned dates, before 11:59 p.m. 2/15 - 2/22 Orientation Week Orientation Module 2/22: • FEMA Student SID Registration Verification • Introduction Discussion • Orientation Assignment • Orientation Test 2/23 - 3/1 Module 1-IS 100.c Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) Student Manual Module 1-IS 100.c Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) Student Manual 3/1: • Module 1: Lesson 1- Discussion 3/2 -3/8 Module 1-IS 100.c Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) Student Manual 3/5: • Module 1: Lesson 2- Discussion 3/8: • Module 1: Lesson 3- Discussion 3/9 - 3/15 Spring Break Spring Break Spring Break 3/16 - 3/22 Module 1-IS 100.c Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) Student Manual 3/19: • Module 1: Lesson 4- Discussion 3/22: • FEMA IS -0700 Assignment 3/23 - 3/29 Module 1-IS 100.c Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) Student Manual 3/29: • Module 1 Discussion • Module 1 Assignment
3/30 - 4/5 (No Class on Friday 4/3 Module 2- IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System (ICS) for Initial Response Student Manual Module 2- IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System (ICS) for Initial Response Student Manual 4/2: Module 2: Lessons 1-5 Discussion 4/6 - 4/12 Module 2- IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System (ICS) for Initial Response Student Manual 4/12: Module 2: Lessons 6-9 Discussion 4/13 - 4/19 Module 2- IS-200.C: Basic Incident Command System (ICS) for Initial Response Student Manual 4/19: • Module 2 Discussion • Module 2 Assignment 4/20 - 4/26 Module 3- Major Events and ICS Module 3- Major Events and ICS 4/26: • Discussion- Module 3: Failures and Successes 4/27 - 5/3 Module 3- Major Events and ICS 5/3: • Module 3: Roles Executive/Senior Officials Play Discussion • Module 3 Assignment 5/4 - 5/10 National Disaster Response Scenario Final Projects Due 5/9: Final Project Due before 11:59 p.m. 5/11 - 5/15 GRADES SUBMITTED 5/12: FINAL GRADES SUBMITTED COURSE EVALUATION Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: • Module Assignments 60% • Discussions 10% • Final Project 30% GRADE SCALE • 90-100 A • 80-89 B • 70-79 C • 60-69 D • 0-59 F TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, etc. can be online at https://lit.edu/online-learning/online-learning-minimum- computer-requirements. A functional broadband internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or WiFi is necessary to maximize the use of online technology and resources. DISABILITIES STATEMENT
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Grading Response Time: Assignments should be returned with grades within 2 weeks.