INTL 405 - Open Source Intelligence

Institution:

The Citadel

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Description:

This course is a rigorous introduction to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). This course will to train you to research and evaluate Open Source Information (OSIF), defined as all publicly available sources/information used to investigate or analyze individuals, groups, organizations, actions, or events. Students learn about the challenges, limitations, and advantages inherent in OSINT analytics and methodologies. The course will acquaint students with methods to maximize analytical rigor and provide policymakers with the OSINT necessary for them to make decisions under conditions of uncertainty and ambiguity. The emphasis is on working through case studies and developing analytic skills.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.citadel.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 225-3294

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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