HLND 1100 - Introduction to Homeland Security

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: None

(formerly HLND 2911)

HLND 1100 introduces students to the vocabulary and to the important components of Homeland Security and discusses the importance of the agencies associated with Homeland Security and their inter-related duties and relationships. It examines historical events that impact Homeland Security, state, national, and international laws, and the most critical threats confronting Homeland Security.

Contact Hours: 3
Billable Contact Hours: 3

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of Homeland Security.

Objectives:

Classify the roles and functions of local, federal and international agencies.
Examine and Interpret forensic evidence to reconstruct terrorist acts.
Differentiate attitudes and actions regarding Homeland Security.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of combating terrorism.

Objectives:

Discuss the characteristics of national and international acts of terrorism.
Construct a historical timeline reflecting significant terrorist threats.
Construct a historical timeline reflecting methods to counter terrorism.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Introductions
1. Definitions and concepts
2. History or Terrorism
Historic Overview of Terrorist Threat
Statutory Authority
Organizational Actions
Terrorist Related Hazards
1. Drug Lords and Terrorists
Safety and Security
1. Transportation Safety and Security
2. Critical Infrastructure
Mitigation, Prevention and Preparedness
1. Prevention Actions and Programs
Response and Recovery
1. Catastrophic Terrorism: Local response to national threats
Communications
1. Risk Communication
2. Crisis Communication
Technology
1. The USA Patriot Act

Primary Faculty
Hliebay, Eugene
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Lopez, Michael
Dean
Mirijanian, Narine

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088