Global Cityscope is divided into four modules that correspond to the four traditional phases of disaster management (sometimes called emergency management).
Module 1 (Weeks 2–4): Disaster Mitigation
Topics
U.S. Disaster Policies: History and Institutions
Mitigation Planning and Policy Strategies: Local, State, and Federal (First draft of Disaster Memo due session #6)
Measuring and Mapping Vulnerability (First draft of Disaster Mitigation Memo due session #8)
Module 2 (Weeks 5–8): Preparedness and Planning
Topics
Social and Economic Vulnerabilities
Community Resilience
Emergency Management Planning
Communication and Risk Management (Policies and Plans)
Week 7: Workshop in Valparaíso, Chile
Module 3 (Weeks 9–11): Disaster Response
Topics
Emergency Planning
Supporting Emergency Response Operations
Coordination and Collaboration in Emergency Response Planning and Management
Module 4 (Weeks 12–13): Disaster Recovery and Rebuilding
Topics
Recovery Time Frames and Differential Recovery Rates
Long-Term Recovery
Post-Disaster Recovery Planning and Reconstruction
Post-Disaster Housing Planning and Land Readjustment