HSEC 2006 - TERRORISM AND WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION

Institution:

Laramie County Community College

Subject:

Homeland Security

Description:

Students examine the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD): Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) weapons that could cause massive casualties if used for terrorist attacks. Students examine the vulnerability of the U.S. populace to such weapons. Students explore strategies of how to prevent, limit, defend, and/or deter the use of weapons of mass destruction by terrorists. Finally, students examine the spread of CBRNE weapons and the threat of black market CBRNE weapons from the former Soviet arsenal. Prerequisites: Completion of HSEC 1000.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lccc.wy.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 778-5222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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