Course Details
Course Code: HLSS305 Course ID: 4525 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
The private sector is responsible for much of what has become known as the “homeland security enterprise.” This course will address this expanding role and address the responsibility of private sector entities in securing the homeland.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/29/2022 - 09/02/2022 | 09/05/2022 - 10/30/2022 | September | Summer 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 04/26/2022 - 09/30/2022 | 10/03/2022 - 11/27/2022 | October | Fall 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 05/21/2022 - 11/04/2022 | 11/07/2022 - 01/01/2023 | November | Fall 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 06/28/2022 - 12/02/2022 | 12/05/2022 - 01/29/2023 | December | Fall 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 07/25/2022 - 12/30/2022 | 01/02/2023 - 02/26/2023 | January | Winter 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 08/29/2022 - 02/03/2023 | 02/06/2023 - 04/02/2023 | February | Winter 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
CO-1: Describe the role of and challenges facing the private sector in securing the homeland.
CO-2: Explain the governments’ expectation for private sector involvement in maintaining essential services and national resiliency.
CO-3: Examine the relationships of private sector, government and other partners regarding securing critical infrastructure.
CO-4: Analyze government and private sector information sharing strategies.
CO-5: Evaluate the current model of shared responsibility to address future challenges.
Discussions – 25 percent
Each week, a discussion question is provided and posts should reflect an assimilation of the readings. Students are required to provide a substantive initial post by Thursday at 11:59 pm ET and respond to 2 or more classmates by Sunday 11:59 pm ET. Forum posts are graded on timeliness, relevance, knowledge of the weekly readings, and the quality of original ideas.
Midterm Assignment - 25 percent
Progress Assignment - 25 percent
Final Assignment – 25 percent
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Discussions | 25.00 % |
| W1: Introduction to the Private Sector's Role in Homeland Security Efforts | 3.13 % |
| W2: Critical Infrastructure | 3.13 % |
| W3: Continuity of Operations Planning | 3.13 % |
| W4: The Value and Necessity of Public Private Partnerships | 3.13 % |
| W5: Information Sharing | 3.13 % |
| W6: The Private Sector s Impact Upon Community National Resiliency | 3.13 % |
| W7: Science and Technology | 3.13 % |
| W8: Future Challenges | 3.13 % |
| Assignments | 75.00 % |
| Midterm Assignment | 25.00 % |
| Progress Assignment | 25.00 % |
| Final Assignment | 25.00 % |
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
CO-1: Describe the role of and challenges facing the private sector in securing the homeland.
CO-2: Explain the governments’ expectation for private sector involvement in maintaining essential services and national resiliency.
CO-3: Examine the relationships of private sector, government and other partners regarding securing critical infrastructure.
CO-4: Analyze government and private sector information sharing strategies.
CO-5: Evaluate the current model of shared responsibility to address future challenges.
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve. |
| Author: | No Author Specified |