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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on an historical overview of politics and terrorism. Fundamental questions of what is terrorism, who defines terrorism, who or what perpetrates terrorism, and what are the motives and intentions of terrorism and terrorists are addressed. Students develop an understanding of the vocabulary, concepts, and perceptions of domestic and international terrorism to help them effectively ask and answer these fundamental questions. Students will examine religious and political extremism from a historical and political perspective reviewing various key philosophies, as well as current ideologies and personalities. Students will also explore the realm of data and information available that attempts to understand the existence of such conflict. (3 lect.)
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3.00 Credits
Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) such as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive weapons and the access to and proliferation of such weapons are the focus of this course. The vulnerability of the infrastructure and populace of the United States in the event of a threat or the use of such weapons is addressed and exploration of strategies to prevent, limit, detect, defend, and deter the use of these weapons as an act of terrorism or political violence is studied. Students will also assess the spread of weapons through black market resources and the problems relating to security and access to such weapons due to the breakup of the former Soviet Union. (3 lect.)
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3.00 Credits
Students explore the basic tenets of the major religions and the history of violence within each religion. They compare and contrast the religions and identify areas with the most potential for misunderstanding and conflict. They examine the use of violence since 1800 as a means of extending a religious agenda and the implications of such violence in the 21st century. Students examine other extremist organizations which, although not a religious organizations, exhibit a similar tendency to inspire some members to violence. Based on their examination of these religious and non-religious organizations, students formulate recommendations to reduce or redirect such violence into non-violent actions. (3 lect.)
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0.50 Credits
This course offers training to law enforcement officers in Wyoming and other States. This course cannot be used as a general education requirement but can be used as a major requirement or program elective in the Criminal Justice and Homeland Security programs (A.A., A.S. AND A.A.S.). This course can be used as a general elective in other programs and appropriate. (.5-3 lect.)(Max 12)
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3.00 Credits
This course surveys theatre, music, literature, painting, sculpture, and architecture. Each art form is examined from four perspectives: historical context, elements of the art, form/meaning, and criticism/evaluation. Arts from selected world cultures will be explored in order to give a global awareness to human creativity. (3 lect.) HUM
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of film, music, print and broadcast media, and other forms of popular cultural expression. The course emphasizes popular arts of the last two centuries, especially in the United States. Students will discuss the distinctions between popular and elite arts and explore rationales and critical bases for the study of popular culture. Prerequisites: ENGL 1010. (3 lect.)
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3.00 Credits
This course is an investigation of universal spiritual questions and the ways world religions suggest answers. Themes include the purpose of creation and human life, ritual encounters with the sacred, death and the afterlife. Current questions and movements will be considered. Students will have the opportunity to discuss a variety of spiritual practices in an objective context. (3 lect.) HUM
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the role of information systems in managing organizations to make them more competitive and efficient. Specific topics include organizational and technical foundations of information systems and building and managing systems. (3 lect.)
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3.00 Credits
In order to remain competitive in today's market, all businesses must recognize and understand the international forces in the business environment. Firms must recognize and analyze these international forces to remain competitive. This course will be a broad survey of international business - with emphases placed on basic concepts of international trade activity, global economic and financial environment, international environmental forces, and strategic management for the global environment. Students will also develop cultural awareness and appreciation. (3 lect.)
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1.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to utilize up-to-date media tools in the classroom and other educational venues. Each student will be required to design and create a curriculum project that utilizes software and electronic tools. Specific instructional tools taught in this class are considered current or cutting edge technology and are expected to change as technology advances. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credits applicable toward graduation. Prerequisite: Students should have the appropriate computer skills for the desired class. (1-3 lect.)
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