HMLS 275 Homeland Security: The National Challenge (3)
The evolution of homeland security as a concept, and a legal framework, a redirection of national policies and priorities is described. The political, economic, and practical issues of implementation are examined. An overview of the history of the terrorist threat and U.S. responses and an introduction to fundamental policy legislation and documents, such as national security strategies, homeland security decision directives, the National Response Plan, and National Incident Management System is provided. The Department of Homeland Security model of planning, protecting, responding, and recovering from a natural disaster and terrorist attacks is described.
HMLS 315 Health and Medical Issues in Emergency Management (3)
A study of the important health and medical management issues involved in crises and emergencies presented for the non-medical emergency manager. The wide range of medical and health issues inherent to crisis including biological, radiological, nuclear events and emergencies are described. Methods for integrating medical, public health, and psychological processes into emergency management programs are discussed.
HMLS 320 Domestic and International Terrorism (3)
This course introduces participants to various aspects of domestic and international terrorist organizations. The student will be introduced to basic principles of terrorist investigations, international and domestic security threats, and the goals, motivational factors, targets, and tactics of terrorist organizations. The student will learn techniques for evaluating an organization's vulnerability to attacks that involve chemical, biological, explosive, radioactive weapons or sabotage. Students will learn the current models, roles, and responsibilities of local, state, and federal agencies in counter-terrorism investigations.
HMLS 325 Emergency Management (3)
This course will examine core elements of emergency management in the context of the science, law, medicine, and economics that confront 21st Century leaders in business and government. Case studies, including that of Hurricane Katrina, will serve as the focus for readings, class discussion and policy research to improve this vital function of government. Key consideration will be given to asymmetrical problems presented to emergency managers, the established authorities and programs, their effectiveness and how to improve them.
HMLS 350 Intelligence Research, Method & Analysis (3)
This course is designed to give students an understanding of the history and fundamental concepts of intelligence-gathering and analysis. In addition to tracing the development of intelligence organizations, it examines both the disciplines of intelligence (signals intelligence and espionage, for example) and its products. It focuses on the effects intelligence exercises on decision making, particularly, but not exclusively, in the realm of national security and military policy. It uses case studies to illustrate enduring issues or problems in the study of intelligence.
HMLS 360 Critical Infrastructure Protection (3)
This course introduces participants to the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) process to secure the effective protection of the people, physical entities, and critical information systems. This course will introduce a time-efficient and resource-restrained practice that ensures the protection of only those infrastructures upon which survivability, continuity of operations, and mission success depend. The CIP course will guide leaders in the theories of physical protection and conducting vulnerability assessments of critical infrastructures. This course will also introduce the critical sectors currently identified by the United States Department of Homeland Security and how disruption of these sectors affects civilians and the economy.
HMLS 370 Transportation and Border Security I (3)
This course provides a student with an analysis of issues that concern the protection of the borders of the United States and U.S. policies regarding the safety of the U.S. transportation system. The course analyses the changes in security arrangements from pre to post 9-11 policies, relative to border and transportation security, with a synthesis of the impact of the formation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and on the issues concerning internal CONUS security relative to these two security concerns.
HMLS 450 Intelligence Analyst/Critical Thinking (3)
Pre-req: HMLS 350. This course presents an in-depth analysis of the methods used by terrorist organizations to finance global operations and the investigative techniques used to counter such measures. The means used by terrorist organizations to generate, transfer, and spend terrorist funding will be analyzed. It will also include research of public source, information sharing, and other information that can be used to "connect the dots." During the computer lab portion to this course, students will become proficient in developing link charts using Analyst Notebook and other I2 Inc. analytical software.
HMLS 460 Homeland Security & Approaches to Counter-Terrorism (3)
Prerequisite: HMLS 320. This course will examine key policy issues and balances that must be addressed in strategic counterterrorism planning, particularly in the use of applied technology within the context of civil jurisdiction and rule of law. The course will examine terrorist threats to the homeland and how these threats can be met by the application of science and technology. Policy issues that address the balance between security and civil liberties that must be resolved to effectively counter terrorism will be discussed. These issues will be addressed from the governance perspective of a liberal democracy. Strategic planning principles that integrate capabilities of current and future applied technology and the key legal and policy issues that must be resolved in order to make effective use of information as balanced against civil liberties will be explored as well.
HMLS 470 Maritime and Border Security II(3)
Pre-req: HMLS 370. This course will examine the role of maritime security in terms of protecting the homeland of the United States and other countries who are members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The primary focus will be on the ISPS Code and the Maritime Transportation Security Act.
HMLS 499 Homeland Security Practicum (3)
The Practicum may include job-related field projects, integrative analyses of professional literature and published research, original research, original research projects, and comprehensive project proposals for adoption by third parties. In all cases, the Practicum is intended to demonstrate an extensive understanding of the topic area selected, the ability to develop and integrative and systemic analysis of a problem, and the ability to identify appropriate solutions and recommendations. A written report documenting all aspects of the project will be presented for faculty approval. This course is to be taken in the student's last year.
Earth and Environmental Science Electives:
EENS 204 Natural Disasters
An examination of the causes, effects, and options available to mitigate natural disasters, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, subsidence, coastal erosion, flooding, severe weather, and meteorite impacts.
History of the Middle East/North Africa Electives:
HISM 120 The Contemporary Middle East
An introduction to the Middle East that emphasizes problems of topical interest presented in their historical context. Emphasis is placed on developments since 1970.
HISM 320 History of Islam
A survey of the major themes and development of Islamic society from the 7th to the 16th century.
HISM 321 Modern Middle East
An examination of the causes, effects, and options available to mitigate natural disasters, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, subsidence, coastal erosion, flooding, severe weather, and meteorite impacts.
HISM 322 The Arab-Israeli Conflict
This seminar traces the course of the Arab-Israeli conflict from the rise of Zionism, through the various Arab-Israeli wars, and up to the recent peace negotiations. Emphasis is on presenting the perspectives of all the parties to the Arab-Israeli conflict, and placing it in the context of the history of the Middle East as a whole.
United States History Electives:
HISU 353 War and National Policy in United States
Focusing on the formative years, 1689 through 1898, this course examines United States policies leading to involvement in war, wartime strategic decisions, and the allocation of national resources. Particular attention is given to the role of leaders in making critical decisions, the impact of war upon domestic affairs, and the organization of American military forces.
HISU 359 War and National Policy in United States History, 1898 to the Recent Past
Focusing on the years from 1898 to the recent past, this course examines United States policies leading to the involvement in war, wartime strategic decisions, and the allocation of national resources. Particular attention is also given to the role of leaders in making critical decisions, the impact of war upon domestic affairs, and the organization of American military forces.
HISU 650 Emergence of the Modern U.S., 1917 to 1945
Covers U.S. domestic history and role in world affairs from World War I through World War II. Topics include the Twenties: myths and realities; Depression America; Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt and the emergence of the modern presidency; World War II: at home and abroad.
American Political Process and Institutions Electives:
POLA 210 American Government
An introductory survey of government at the national level with emphasis on constitutional principles and significant contemporary trends and problems.
POLA 427 Constitutional Law
A study of general powers and limits of the branches of the national government and the relationship among the levels of government, as this has affected civil rights and individual liberties under the Constitution.
International Politics, Organization and Law Electives:
POLI 452 Intelligence and Covert Operations
This class examines the uses of intelligence and clandestine operations as strategies affecting international relations from the end of World War II to the present.
POLI 453 American Foreign Policy
Theory and practice of American foreign policy. Emphasis is on major issues in United States diplomacy and on basic ideas governing American foreign policy.
Prerequisite POLI 250 - counts as a social Science.
POLI 463 Strategy and Politics
The focus of this course is grand strategy - the economics, diplomatic, and military policies adopted by states to improve their security. Theory and historical evidence will be used to address these questions: What are the different types of grand strategy, and which are appropriate to different international conditions? What forces determine a state's choice of grand strategy? What political, psychological, and cultural factors lead states to choose badly?
Prerequisites: POLI 250, POLI 453
POLI 663 International Security
A review of critical issues threatening the security of the major powers including nuclear strategy, arms control, weapons procurement, international economics, and military interventions in regional disputes. In addition to the substance of selected issues, the course deals with the literature on decision-making, crisis management, and the organization of governments for effective foreign policy-making. Emphasis is on American security problems and policy-making.
Sociology Electives:
SOCI 130 Criminology
Emphasizes the public's perception of "the crime problem" and various sociological measures of amounts and trends of criminal behavior in society. Casual and non-causal theories of criminality, and the sociological implications of various selected offenses are explored.
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