CJS 1150 Homeland Security and Terrorism

Description

Homeland Security and Terrorism studies terrorism, counterterrorism, terrorist personalities, and terrorist groups, including types, tactics, and trends on a worldwide scale as well as domestically. This course also examines the issues of prevention, civil liberties and the role and responsibilities of entry level peace officers.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. History of Homeland Security

2. Domestic and International terrorism

3. Current strategies of prevention and investigation of terrorism

Learning Outcomes

1. Examine and gain a better understanding of the background and events leading to the 9/11 attacks on America.

2. Discuss the tactics and weapons of terrorism including WMD.

3. Examine and define some of the security vulnerabilities of the U.S.

4. Learn the principles of risk assessment as applied to antiterrorism.

5. Discuss the roles of first responders and crisis planning in terms of dealing with a terrorist incident.

6. Examine the lessons learned from a simulated terrorist attack.

7. Discuss the roles of the military, federal government and local governments.

Credit Details

Lecture: 2

Lab: 0

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): None