Course Details
Course Code: HLSS311 Course ID: 2571 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course is a study of the federal, state and local organizations involved in border and coastal security, associated homeland security issues, the various policy and operational strategies used for border and coastal access and security, and contemporary border and coastal security concerns. Topics also include immigration and non-U.S. approaches to border and coastal security.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/20 - 04/30/21 | 05/03/21 - 06/27/21 | Spring 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 12/28/20 - 06/04/21 | 06/07/21 - 08/01/21 | Spring 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 01/25/21 - 07/02/21 | 07/05/21 - 08/29/21 | Summer 2021 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 02/22/21 - 07/30/21 | 08/02/21 - 09/26/21 | Summer 2021 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 03/29/21 - 09/03/21 | 09/06/21 - 10/31/21 | Summer 2021 Session D | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
CO-1: Analyze the complexities of the international border.
CO-2: Explain the concept of Open Markets and Closed Borders.
CO-3: Examine the economic impact of border protection.
CO-4: Describe the SMART Port Security Legislation, the SAFE Port Act, the Small Vessel Security Strategy, and Maritime Transportation Security Act.
CO-5: Evaluate the similarities and differences between the external borders of New Europe and the U.S.-Mexico border.
Discussions – 25 percent
Each week, a discussion question(s) will be 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. Discussion posts are graded on timeliness, relevance, knowledge of the weekly readings, and the quality of original ideas.
White Paper - 25 percent
Research Paper - 25 percent
Final Assignment – 25 percent
All required readings are located in the Content area of the classroom.
| 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.* |
| ISBN: | ERESERVE NOTE |