HSEC 2005 - POLITICS AND TERRORISM AND HOMELAND SECURITY

Institution:

Central Wyoming College

Subject:

HSEC Homeland Security

Description:

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.)

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cwc.edu/

Phone Number:

(800) 735-8418

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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