AAMD- Aerosp & Austere Med
AAMD 601 Disaster Management and Operations
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
This course offers a comprehensive overview of disaster management principles and operational strategies across all phases of the disaster cycle including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. We will explore essential theoretical frameworks, practical tools, and organizational structures for effective disaster risk reduction and crisis management. Topics include hazard identification, emergency planning, incident command systems, resource mobilization, and community resilience. Through case studies and simulations, you'll develop critical thinking and leadership skills for careers in disaster management and emergency response. Prerequisites: Graduate classification or approval of instructor.
AAMD 602 Medicine in Austere Environments
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
This course provides an intensive exploration of medical care delivery in challenging and resource-limited settings, often characterized by remote locations, extreme conditions, limited infrastructure, and prolonged patient contact without immediate evacuation. Students will delve into the unique medical, logistical, and ethical considerations inherent in providing healthcare in wilderness, disaster, conflict, and expedition environments. Key topics include prolonged field care, trauma management in low-resource settings, environmental injuries (e.g., hypothermia, heat stroke, altitude sickness), improvised medical techniques, expeditionary medicine planning, public health considerations in austere environments, and the psychological impacts of operating in isolated or high-stress situations. Prerequisites: Graduate classification or approval of instructor.
AAMD 606 Military and Special Operations
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
The course will cover a range of topics from historical special operations forces (SOF) campaigns and their impact on warfare to current trends in asymmetric conflict, counter-terrorism, unconventional warfare, and information operations. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the strategic utility of SOF, the ethical and legal frameworks governing their deployment, and the complex interplay between special operations and national policy. Through case studies, historical analysis, and contemporary examples, students will develop a nuanced understanding of how special operations contribute to national security objectives and address emerging threats in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape. This course is designed for students interested in national security, military history, international relations, and strategic studies. Prerequisites: Graduate classification or approval of instructor.