HSEM 160 - Emergency Response Awareness to Terrorism

5 Credits

Provides current and relevant information about terrorism, terrorist behavior, homeland security policies and dilemmas, and how to deal effectively with threats and the consequences of attacks. Student will gain insight into the key players involved in emergency management, local and state issues, particularly as they need to interact and work with FEMA and other federal agencies. Course components include identifying terrorism, causes of terrorism, preventing terrorist attacks, responding to terrorism attacks and avoidance in communication and leadership collapse.

Course Note CJ 222 Can be a substitue for this class
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online
Fall Online
Winter Online
Spring Online

Designed to Serve Those wishing to enter into or advance in the Emergency Management Field in both the private and public sectors. Those wishing to increase their knowledge on Terrorism and Terror Activity.
Active Date 2015-11-20

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
A. Identifying Terrorism
B. Causes of Terrorism
C. Terrorist Behavior
D. History Perspectives on Terrorism
E. Terrorism, the Media, and Censorship
F. Preparing, Preventing and Responding to Terrorist Attacks
G. Threat Assessment and Security Enhancement
H. Recovering from Terrorist Attacks
I. Future Challenges Facing Homeland Security
J. Information Sharing

Student Learning Outcomes
Compare and contrast the history of terrorism in the United States and abroad.

Examine terrorism and the risks associated with terrorist incidents.

Explain the basic terms and concepts associated with terrorism incidents.

Compare and contrast different missions of homeland security.

Recognize the characteristics of terrorism.

Evaluate the most frequently mentioned causes of terrorism.

Analyze terrorist behavior.

Examine the evolution of terrorism in the United States and other countries.

Compare and contrast the positive and negative features of modern news coverage of terrorism.

Explore and discuss federal, state, local and private procedures in preparedness measures, response, relief, and recovery