Refer to Courses and Curricula and Regulations of the Division of Grad- uate Affairs sections of this bulletin for explanation of the course numbering system, unit or credit hour, prerequisites, and related information.
GRADUATE COURSES H SEC 601. Seminar in Homeland Security (3)
Prerequisite: Classifi ed graduate standing.
Domestic, national security, and foreign policies as they relate to prevention, deterrence, preemption, defense against, and response to terrorist attacks and other man-made and natural critical incidents and emergencies on local, regional, national, and international levels. H SEC 602. Seminar in Science, Technology, and Homeland
Security (3)
Prerequisite: Classifi ed graduate standing.
Interrelationship of technology and science to homeland security policy. Use of technology and science for decision-making and collab- oration. Ethical issues associated with application of technology and science to security.
H SEC 603. Seminar in Emergency Preparedness and Response (3)
Prerequisite: Classifi ed graduate standing.
Practices of emergency management and response in civilian and military settings. Historical development of management of and response to emergencies and critical incidents. Interrelationship of public, private, and non-profi t sectors on local, regional, national, and international levels.
H SEC 604. Seminar in Law, Society, and Homeland Security (3) Prerequisite: Classifi ed graduate standing.
Role and function of law related to homeland security on domestic and international levels. Historical development of ideas and rules of homeland security-related law and their relation to domestic and international legal, social, and political structures. Interrelationship of security, human, and civil rights.
H SEC 610. Seminar in International Security and Trade (3) (Offered only in the College of Extended Studies) Linking global trade and security as complementary activities, especially at the US-Mexico border. Integrating technology, sensors, computing, and government regulations to a common goal. Global international trade optimization.
H SEC 611. Seminar in Earth Systems, International Security and Trade (3)
(Offered only in the College of Extended Studies) Dynamic Earth systems can alter the fl ow of people, goods, and services. Raw materials and manufactured products is key to global trade and security. International trade optimization in a cross-disciplinary mode.
H SEC 612. Seminar in Cyber Security and Trade (3) (Offered only in the College of Extended Studies) Cyber security, warfare, and espionage as they relate to inter- national trade and security. Enabling and protecting trade during disasters or against criminal organizations.
H SEC 614. Seminar in International Law Enforcement for Trade and Security (3)
(Offered only in the College of Extended Studies) Law enforcement training and planning to fulfi ll unique missions surrounding trade and security in an emerging world of asymmetric threats and globalization. Collaboration, information sharing, intelli- gence, threat analysis in public and private sectors.
H SEC 620. Seminar in Warfare and Homeland Security (3) Prerequisite: Classifi ed graduate standing.
Principles, rules, and laws of warfare. Offensive and defensive tactics and strategies related to homeland security. Relationship of warfare to grand strategy. Asymmetrical warfare tactics and strategies and their use to exploit power constraints inherent to democracies and their institutions. Changing nature of battlefi elds in contemporary warfare.
H SEC 650. Homeland Security Study Abroad (3)
(Offered only in the College of Extended Studies) Prerequisite: Classifi ed graduate standing.
Selected topics in homeland security taught abroad. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specifi c content. Maximum credit six units applicable to a master’s degree. Contact program adviser for more information.
H SEC 690. Seminar (3)
Prerequisite: Classifi ed graduate standing.
Intensive study in specifi c areas of homeland security on themes such as intelligence, domestic and international law and security, GIS and security, sensors and security, privacy and security. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specifi c content. Maximum credit six units.
H SEC 695. Practicum in Homeland Security (3) Prerequisite: Classifi ed graduate standing.
Practical exercises related to homeland security. Cooperative exercises with fi rst responders, homeland security offi cials, and/or non-governmental organizations on local, regional, national, and/ or international level. Maximum credit three units applicable to a master’s degree.
H SEC 696. Special Topics in Homeland Security (1-3) Prerequisite: Classifi ed graduate standing.
Study in specifi c areas of homeland security. May be repeated with new content with the approval of graduate adviser. See Class Schedule for specifi c content. Credit for 596 and 696 applicable to a master’s degree with approval of the graduate adviser.
Homeland Security
H SEC 790. Directed Readings in Homeland Security (3) Cr/NC Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy and Plan B (non-thesis option).
Preparation for the comprehensive examination. For use in conjunction with Plan B (non-thesis option) only. Maximum credit three units of Homeland Security 790, 797, or 798 applicable to a master’s degree.
H SEC 797. Research (1-3) Cr/NC
Prerequisites: Classifi ed graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Supervised research in an area of homeland security. Maximum credit three units of Homeland Security 790, 797, or 798 applicable to a master’s degree.
H SEC 798. Special Study (1-3) Cr/NC
Prerequisites: Classifi ed graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Individual study, generally for thesis research. Maximum credit three units of Homeland Security 790, 797, or 798 applicable to a master’s degree.
H SEC 799A. Thesis or Project (3) Cr/NC/RP
Prerequisites: An offi cially appointed thesis committee and advancement to candidacy.
Preparation of a thesis for the master’s degree. H SEC 799B. Thesis or Project (0) Cr/NC
Prerequisite: Prior registration in Thesis or Project 799A with an assigned grade of RP.
Registration required in any semester or term following assignment of RP in Course 799A in which the student expects to use the facilities and resources of the university; also student must be registered in the course when the completed thesis is granted fi nal approval. H SEC 799C. Comprehensive Examination Extension (0) Cr/NC
Prerequisite: Completion of degree program courses.
Registration required of students whose only requirement is completion of the comprehensive examination for the master’s degree. Registration in 799C limited to two semesters.
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Lawrence A. Beck, Ph.D., Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Mark R. Testa, Ph.D., Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Jess Ponting, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Vinod Sasidharan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Katherine A. Spilde, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Lori J. Sipe, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management