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HLS 3306 Homeland Security Technology

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HLS 3306 Homeland Security Technology
psy 3019 history and systems of psychology

Description

Contrasts various homeland security technology options with emphasis on prevention, protection, mitigation, interdiction/intervention, inspection, detection, and response technologies as they relate to domestic homeland security and first responders operations. Examines terrorists’ use of technology and how the evolution of technology has changed terrorist attacks.

Outcomes

  1. Define current technologies used in homeland security and domestic response operations.
  2. Analyze personal protective equipment (PPE) employed by first responders.
  3. Analyze detection equipment employed by first responders.
  4. Evaluate domestic drone use by first responders.
  5. Discuss the future of homeland security technologies.
  6. Assess terrorist technological threats to homeland security.
  7. Explain terrorist use of technology in modern attacks.
  8. Examine the implications of future technology use by terrorists.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Homeland security technologies for the 21st century

Publisher: Praeger (2017)

Author: Baggett, R. K., Foster, C. S., & Simpkins, B. K. (Eds.).

ISBN: 9781440833533

* 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]