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3.00 Credits
Course is focused on the criminal intelligence process as a whole. This process defines problems, data collection and storage, data analysis and dissemination for action to be taken by appropriate personnel. Students will learn to consider relationships between individuals, between individuals and organizations and between organizations in developing pertinent analysis. Class will utilize both inductive and deductive logic.
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3.00 Credits
Course covers the concepts of how a geographic information system (GIS) can enhance the development of new data and assist in making data analysis more effective. Students will learn about the various types of maps and map analysis as well as the value of producing this type of analysis. One or more current software applications will be utilized in the instructional process for this course.
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4.00 Credits
Capstone course utilizing the skills for other analysis courses, the student will work with an instructor to develop a crime analysis project. This project will describe a defined problem, set parameters for solving the problem, select tools and options for choosing a correct path for solving the problem. The project does not necessarily have to involve crime analysis but it must approach a significant problem that any police department might experience.
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3.00 Credits
This course will analyze the history and role of terrorism in world politics over the last two centuries. Particular attention will be given to modern (U.S. and foreign) left and right wing groups who use terrorism as a means to effect political change acceptable to that group. Political, social, economic and religious factors will be analyzed concerning the reasons such groups exist. Additionally, issues such as recruiting, training, ideology, and tactics will be analyzed to determine their role in terrorism. State sponsored terrorism will be analyzed, with particular attention to those countries recognized by the U.S. State Department as sponsors of terrorism.
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4.00 Credits
This course analyzes the infrastructure of CONUS with particular attention to transportation, medical, electronic, education, agriculture, electrical, water & sewer, banking and others. Each of these critical features will be analyzed to determine potential areas of vulnerability to threats, as well as potential counter-measures that can be utilized to neutralize the vulnerabilities. Students will conduct an evaluation of a selected infrastructure; prepare a vulnerability study, and protective response plan, for a chosen infrastructure.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide the student with an analysis of the history of U.S. natural disasters and their consequences on the citizens who experienced them. Public policy concerning relief efforts will be analyzed. Relief agency charters will be examined to determine their role in such catastrophic events (American Red Cross and Federal Emergency Management Agency - FEMA). Critical elements in catastrophic event plans will be analyzed. Students, with an analysis of common factors affecting response issues, will conduct evaluation of methodologies concerning community and regional assets.
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3.00 Credits
See Foundations Courses at the beginning of the course description section for more information.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory writing course, English 140 includes a major emphasis on the development, structuring, and writing of sentences and paragraphs. Introductory essay techniques are also taught. In addition, this course includes a thorough review of the basic and advanced rules of grammar, sentence structure, and diction. Students must receive a grade of "C" or better in this course to enroll in ENG141. Students who have earned credit in ENG141 or ENG142 may not earn credit in ENG140. Offered Fall, Spring Foundation courses meet eligibility for financial aid and athletics, but do not fulfill graduation requirements. Students required to take these courses may need to attend an additional semester to meet graduation requirements Offered Fall, Spring
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3.00 Credits
This is a course in written communication. Emphasis is placed on development, structure, and writing of abstracts, summaries, and critiques. Literary devices such as pro/con, cause/effect, comparison/contrast, persuasion/argumentation essays and research/synthesis skills are used through a research paper. Must receive a grade of "C" or better to enroll in ENG142. Offered Fall, Spring
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3.00 Credits
This course presents drama, short stories, novel, poetry and critical essays from literary critical perspectives. Through reading, discussion, and critical writing, students become familiar with representative genres in literature as well as authentic critical approaches. This is a writing intensive course. Offered Fall, Spring
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