Transfers ToCSUDescriptionEmergency Management and Planning is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters. This course explores the principles, practices, and challenges of emergency management within the context of contemporary societal and environmental risks. Through lectures, case studies, and practical exercises, students will learn about the phases of emergency management, including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Topics covered include risk assessment, hazard identification, emergency response coordination, resource management, and community resilience-building strategies. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to contribute to emergency planning efforts in various organizational and community settings.