MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Liberal Arts

B.	Discipline: Criminal Justice

C.	Course Number and Title: CRMJ2170 Terrorism and Homeland Security

D.	Course Coordinator:

Assistant Dean: Dr. Steve Haynes

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E.	Credit Hours: 3

F.	Prerequisites: None

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

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Terrorism & Homeland Security

Author: Jonathan R. White

Copyright Year: 2016

Edition: 9th

ISBN: 9781305633773

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: NIMS, HAZMAT, and ICS manuals may be utilized and will be provided to the student if utilized.

J.	Course Description: This course will examine the history, structure, and current trends of domestic and international terrorist organizations along with the development and structure of Homeland Security. This is course # 2 of 5 to meet CTAG articulation # CTBPO.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking	Homeland Security Scenario evaluation- Critical Thinking VALUE Rubric- Weeks 14,15
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall: (any or all assessments can be conducted unless otherwise stated within the specific outcome.)

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Analyze the topic/concept of terrorism.	Case Studies, Worksheets, Exercises- Weeks 1,2, Exam –Weeks 8,9
Analyze the structure of terrorist organizations.	Case Studies, Worksheets, Exercises- Weeks 3,4, Exam – Weeks 8,9
Analyze domestic and international terrorist organizations.	Case Studies, Exercises- Weeks 5,6 Exam –Weeks 8,9
Determine the current trends in and of domestic and international terrorism.	Research Projects; Weeks 7,8 Exam-Weeks 15,16
Assess the role that civil disorder topics play in relation to societal events.	Case Studies, Exercises Weeks 14,15
Analyze the legal implications of the Patriot Act in relation to civil liberties.	Exercises; Weeks 11,12
Determine the media implications concerning terrorism and homeland security.	Exercises; Weeks 9,10 Exam –Weeks 15,16
Determine what and if any hazardous materials can be used by terrorists.	Exercises; Weeks 9,10 Exam –Weeks 15,16
Describe weapons of mass destruction.	Exercises; Weeks 9,10 Exam –Weeks 15,16
Determine how bombs and explosives are related to terrorism.	Exercises; Weeks 9,10 Exam –Weeks 15,16
Analyze the structure, development and operation of the Department of Homeland Security.	Exercises- Weeks 13,14 Scenario Application- Weeks 14,15

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Definitions and types of terrorism.

Origins and history of terrorism.

Structures of terrorist organizations.

Domestic terrorist organizations.

Foreign/International terrorist organization.

Current trends in domestic and international terrorism.

Development of Homeland Security.

Structure of Homeland Security.

Patriot Act and legal implications.

Media effect on terrorism and Homeland Security

Civil Disorder Topics

Hazardous Materials

Bombs and Explosives

Week One	Orientation, Introduction
Week Two	Defining Terrorism
Week Three and Four	Structure of Terrorist Groups
Week Five	Domestic Terrorist Groups
Week Six	International Terrorist Groups
Week Seven and Eight	Trends in Terrorism
Week Nine	Media Involvement
Week Ten	Bombs and Explosives
Week Eleven	Hazardous Materials, WMD.
Week Twelve	Patriot Act
Week Thirteen	Homeland Security
Week Fourteen	Homeland Security/scenario evaluation
Week Fifteen	Civil Disorders
Week Sixteen	Final and Wrap-up

N.	Course Assignments:

All of the following will be conducted throughout the semester:

Research projects

Exams

Worksheets

Exercises

Case Studies

Scenario Application

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3