CRMJ 2170 - Terrorism and Homeland Security

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Criminal Justice

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
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 UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide 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

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

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

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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