Weapons of Mass Destruction
Preparedness Certificate
(15 semester hours)

Objectives

• Describe the threat posed to society by Chemical Biologic Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Weapons.
• Name the state and non state actors most likely to obtain weapons of mass destruction.
• Identify the motivation, ease and constraints on both state and non-state actors in acquiring CBRN weapons.
• Describe countermeasures available to US agencies fighting terrorism.
• Determine the role of the Federal Government in disaster response.

GM160 / HLS 211 - Emergency Response to Terrorism
GM260 / HLS 212 - Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Hazards
GM261 / HLS 213 - Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident Command
GM263 / HLS 215 - Regulatory Issues in Weapons of Mass Destruction
IR311 / HLS 104 - Chemical and Biological Defense