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3.00 Credits
This is a survey course which examines political events and the development of institutions and ideas within the context of social and economic movements in early modern Western Civilization. Topics include the Renaissance, the Reformation, the development of nation-state, the Enlightenment, and the French Revolution.
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory survey of Europe within a world perspective during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The course examines the major political, economic, social, and cultural trends in the major countries, European foreign affairs, and overseas expansion.
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3.00 Credits
The course identifies the fundamental and underlying reasons why America is a target for terrorists as it compares and contrasts various international terrorist groups and their respective ideologies. A review is made of the origins of modern terrorism, religion and terror, typologies of terrorism, and distinctions between terrorism and serious crimes. Additionally, the course will address the various definitions of terrorism including the influences of religion, ethnic, and geographical distinctions. From an historical perspective students will come to appreciate the ideological basis for terrorism, begin to understand the differences between the various "active" terrorist organizations, and acquire abasic framework for discussing WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction) issues. Finally, this course will also lay the foundation for the student to undertake further intermediate terrorism-related curriculum.
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3.00 Credits
The concepts of homeland defense and the need to better fortify the US homeland and its interests from asymmetric threats were recognized, but action to remedy vulnerabilities was limited in comparison to defensive measures taken during the Cold War. Within this context, this course will explore the boundaries of this national security mission by examining the threats, the actors, and the organizational structures and resources required to defend the American homeland.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HLS 1013 Introduction to Terrorism or instructor permission This course is a detailed exploration of the motivations of the international terrorist as well as the mechanisms of international terrorism. It will analyze the missions of key agencies involved with the "War on Terrorism,"evaluate their contributions, and determine ways they may work more synergistically. The course will examine the ideological basis and characteristics of international terrorist organizations. This will include differentiating and comparing the recruiting and financial support mechanisms of various international terrorist organizations, and evaluating their relative strengths and weaknesses.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HLS 1013 Introduction to Terrorism or instructor permission This course traces the history, emergence, and growth of paramilitary and terrorist groups within the United States. Students will assess various groups' intentions, capabilities, and activities within contexts of and ramifications on political, national security, and legal paradigms.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HLS 1013 Introduction to Terrorism or instructor permission This course of instruction will explore and understand what the International terrorist is trying to accomplish and why. We will explore the ideological basis and characteristics of three (3) selected international terrorist organizations, differentiate and compare the recruiting and financial support mechanisms of various international terrorist organizations, and provide information to the student relative to active international terrorist organizations.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HLS 1213 Intermediate Terrorism or instructor permission This course attempts to answer several questions. First, why would an individual engage in terrorist activities? Second, can potential terrorists be identified before they act? And third, can societies prevent individuals from becoming terrorists? To answer these questions, materials will be presented about the psychological, biographic, cultural/demographic and sociological facets of terrorism as they represent past and present terrorist threats.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HLS 1213 Intermediate Terrorism or instructor permission This course examines terrorism as a social and political instrument from past to present. Topics include, Latin American influences on terrorism, origins of Middle Eastern terrorism, Osama Bin Laden & Al Qaeda, U.S. domestic terrorism issues, counter terrorism, homeland security, national & domestic intelligence resources against terrorism, WMD, and future issues on terrorism.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: HLS 1213 Intermediate Terrorism or instructor permission This course will provide an expanded review of the agencies tasked with the "War on Terrorism", providemore information on the major Intelligence disciplines trying to develop Indications and Warning of future terrorist events; profile three different terrorist groups: [Radical religious (i.e., fundamentalism), revolutionary based groups, and political groups] and examine the following: methods of recruiting, ideological development, basic organization, characteristics and actual operations of at least 3 major international terrorist organizations.
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