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HSEC
2134 Securing our Transportation Systems
(3-0-3)
Mass transportation systems have been a principle target of terrorist actions both
in the U.S. and around the world and continue to remain vulnerable due to the
mass effect that a terrorist action can have. These systems continue to be the
primary method to move people and trade goods into, out of, and across the U.S.
The Department of Tranportation, working closely with the Department of
Homeland Security, has developed numerous security preparedness plans and a
national freight transportation policy that includes national strategic objectives.
This course will conduct an examination of the threats, vulnerabilities to U.S.
transportaiton systems and the programs, technologies and practices used to
counter these threats.
Prerequiste: None.
Corequisite: HSEC 2109.
Technology: 100% online.
Offered: On demand.
HSEC
2138 Immigration Threats: Securing our Borders
(3-0-3)
The protection of our borders from illegal entry by land, air and sea is a growing
area of focus for many federal agencies. This course will examine the current
methods used by federal agencies to protect our borders and will also review
current national policies as as the Secure Border Initiative (SBI), Coast Guard
Biometric Collection Program, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and
Mutual Agreement between Government and Employees (IMAGE.) The course
will also include some information-sharing capabilities and programs between
federal agencies.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: HSEC 2109.
Technology: 100% online.
Offered: On demand.
HSEC
2142 Protecting Critical Infrastructure
(3-0-3)
The security of critical infrastructure is paramount to a government’s ability to
provide services and governance to its people. That fact makes these assets likely
targets of terrorism as the effects of a successful attack will be widespread and
gain the desired attention that is the intent of the attack. This course will cover
planning considerations and mitigation programs to protect these critical resources
from attack. The course will also examine the National Infrastructure Protection
Plan (NIPP) and related Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPD.)
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: HSEC 2109.
Technology: 100% online.
Offered: On demand.
HSEC
2146 Protection of Hazardous Material
(3-0-3)
A hands-on course which examines the multitude of hazardous materials present
in our daily environment. This course will provide students with some planning,
mitigation and emergency response principles to deal with the protection and
response to attacks involving hazardous materials, the protection of the
environment, critical infrastructure and citizens.
Prerequiste: None.
Corequisite: HSEC 2109.
Technology: 100% online.
Offered: On demand.