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HSEC 2123 Terrorism and Homeland Security
(3-0-3)
Terrorism against the U.S. was the driving force behind the creation of the
Department of Homeland Security and continues to be the shaper of its
strategies. This course gives the student an understanding of international and
domestic terrorism, to include a review of current terrorist groups, goals, past
exploits, targeting methods, etc. It also examines the specific national policies
which pertain directly to the identification and prevention of terrorist acts against
the U.S.
Pre or Corequisite: HSEC 2109.
Technology: 100% online.
Offered: On demand.
HSEC
2127 The U.S. Intelligence Community; Links to HSEC
(3-0-3)
Homeland Security programs are only as effective as the U.S. Intelligence
community can make them. This course will examine the agencies which make
up the U.S. National Intelligence community and their interaction/coordination
with the Department of Homeland Security.
Pre or Corequisite: HSEC 2109.
Technology: 100% online.
Offered: On demand.
HSEC
2131 Introduction to Emergency Management
(3-0-3)
A hands-on course which provides students with planning procedures to identify
vulnerabilities, assess risk and develop mitigation plans to minimize the affects of
natural & man-made disasters which will have a significant impact on the security
of the communities & infrastructure at the local, state & national level. This
course will also thoroughly examine the National Incident Management System
(NIMS) & Incident Command Systems (ICS) which enable first responders from
different jurisdictions & disciplines to better coordinate/cooperate during the
response efforts to a disaster.
Pre or Corequisite: HSEC 2109.
Technology: 100% online.
Offered: On demand.
HSEC
2134 Securing our Transportation Systems
(3-0-3)
Mass transportation systems have been a principle target of terrorist actions both
in the U.S. & around the world and continue to remain vulnerable due to the
mass effect that a terrorist action can have. These systems continue to be the
primary method to move people & trade goods into, out of & across the U.S. The
Department of Tranportation, working closely with the Department of Homeland
Security, has developed numerous security preparedness plans & a national
freight transportation policy that includes national strategic objectives. This
course will conduct an examination of the threats, vulnerabilities to U.S.
transportaiton systems & the programs, technologies & practices used to counter
these threats.
Pre or Corequisite: HSEC 2109.
Technology: 100% online.
Offered: On demand.
