Course Details
Course Code: HLSS522 Course ID: 3234 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This course explores the threat of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) as a unique phenomenon within the homeland security landscape. Specifically, this course provides students with a historical perspective on the development and use of WMD from both an international and a domestic perspective. The course also explores the efforts to prevent, prepare, and respond to the use of WMDs.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2021 - 12/31/2021 | 01/03/2022 - 02/27/2022 | January | Winter 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 08/31/2021 - 02/04/2022 | 02/07/2022 - 04/03/2022 | February | Winter 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 09/28/2021 - 03/04/2022 | 03/07/2022 - 05/01/2022 | March | Winter 2022 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 10/26/2021 - 04/01/2022 | 04/04/2022 - 05/29/2022 | April | Spring 2022 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 11/30/2021 - 04/29/2022 | 05/02/2022 - 06/26/2022 | May | Spring 2022 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
CO-1: Evaluate evidence that shows WMDs are used by terrorists.
CO-2: Analyze the effect of CBRN weapon use on targeted populations.
CO-3: Examine the potential effects of agroterrorism, as a sub-set of biological terrorism.
CO-4: Prepare a threat assessment for a CBRN event.
CO-5: Generate new ideas for WMD planning.
The course grade is based on the following assessments:
Discussion Forums – 20 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. Discussion posts are graded on timeliness, relevance, knowledge of the weekly readings, and the quality of original ideas.
Research Question Assignment – 15 percent
Research Paper – 35 percent
Final Assignment – 30 percent
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
CO-1: Evaluate evidence that shows WMDs are used by terrorists.
CO-2: Analyze the effect of CBRN weapon use on targeted populations.
CO-3: Examine the potential effects of agroterrorism, as a sub-set of biological terrorism.
CO-4: Prepare a threat assessment for a CBRN event.
CO-5: Generate new ideas for WMD planning.
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