Course Description
This course identifies the fundamental reasons why the United States is a target for terrorists, covering various domestic and international terrorist groups and ideologies from a historical perspective.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to recognize a terrorist crime scene and be knowledgeable about weapons of mass destruction, chemical, biological and nuclear terrorism, and threat assessment.
Textbook and Materials You’ll Need
Students will need an e-mail account and an Internet connection. Please note: You will need to purchase the following required textbook for this course through our bookstore or on your own:
• Homeland Security, by Mark Sauter and James Carafano.
Prerequisite
• Basic knowledge of e-mail and the Internet.
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