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BCJ 3452 Physical Security

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BCJ 3452 Physical Security
psy 3019 history and systems of psychology

Description

Introduces the student to the history and evolution of physical security with an emphasis on crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED). This course also examines the physical security planning process and those who should be involved in site selection and development of public spaces. In addition, this course investigates the role of security planning for information systems and critical infrastructure.

Outcomes

  1. Trace the origin and evolution of the theory of physical security and evaluate building a fortress versus a user-friendly environment.
  2. Articulate the concept of CPTED (crime prevention through environmental design).
  3. Summarize the physical security planning process from site selection to completion and map the role of risk assessment in this process.
  4. Summarize situational crime prevention.
  5. Distinguish legal liability and negligence in physical security.
  6. Classify the plethora of common threats in the 21st century.
  7. Recognize physical security as it pertains to information systems and technology.
  8. Summarize the role of homeland security and protecting critical infrastructure.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

21st century security and CPTED: Designing for critical infrastructure protection and crime prevention (Rev: 2nd ed.)

Publisher: CRC Press (2013)

Author: Atlas, R. I.

ISBN: 978-1-4398-8021-0

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at [email protected]