Spring 2015 Courses
Security Studies
Masters and Certificate
MSSS Core Courses
SECS 6155 Changing Nature of National Security
(601—33871 DE J. Roshandel)
This course aims to provide an intellectual footing as well as the conceptual tools necessary to understand and evaluate the critical national
security issues facing the United States in the contemporary international system. We begin the course by briefly exploring the domestic influences shaping U.S. security and defense policy, using this as a springboard to analyze the evolution of America’s grand strategy and defense posture in both the Cold War and post-Cold War eras. We then confront the ways in which the events of September 11, 2001 have altered perceptions of security in the U.S. and abroad, and in the process precipitated a major transformation in the security strategy and infrastructure of the United States. Particular attention will be paid to analyzing and critically assessing both the major security threats identified by the U.S. government (including terrorism, NBC weapons proliferation, and state failure) and the chief measures undertaken (including preemptive war, homeland security initiatives, and intelligence reform) in response to those threats.
SECS 6350 Weapons of Mass Destruction
(31383 MWF 1000-1050 F2F— A. Cook)
This course examines the arguments surrounding the potential threat posed by Weap-ons of Mass Destruction in the hands of terrorists or rogue states. The class also fo-cuses on the diverse challenges different types of weapons pose to governments as they attempt to prepare to respond. Students will learn about biological, chemical, nu-clear, and radiological weapons.
Spring 2015 Courses
Security Studies
Masters and Certificate
Area of Emphasis in
International Security
Courses
HIST 6260 The US and the Middle East, 1783-Present (601 35230 DE M. Palmer)
History of American interests and involvement in Middle East since 1783.
INTL 6500 International Problem Solving & Decision Making (35971 T 1400-1700— K. St. Amant)
Focus on understanding and application of process at organizational level.
Analytical models appropriate to public and private sectors may include project management, cost/benefit analysis, mathematical programming, and simulation in international settings. P: Consent of instructor.
INTL 6510 Global and Multicultural Discourse (35970 T 1830-2130— S. Deena)
Analysis of international and intercultural discourse with a view toward the enhancement of global and multicultural understanding. P: Consent of instructor.
SECS 6270 Intelligence Analysis (31477 DE— A. Krishnan)
Intelligence analysis is the process by which information relevant for national security is converted into a ‘product’ that is meant to inform U.S. policymaking. This course will explain the various steps in the intelligence cycle, including the tasking, collection, processing and dissemination of intelligence, the role of the analyst vs. the policymaker, and some commonly used methodologies for making sense of data, for dealing with denial and deception, and for avoiding bias. A particular emphasis is given to the use of exercises that are meant to develop the critical thinking abilities of students and their ability to express their rationales and results of their analyses clearly in writing. The concluding part of the course will be devoted to the discussion of several case studies to investigate and highlight causes and origins of major intelligence failures. DE SECS Certificate Course SECS Certificate Course SECS Certificate Course DE
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Spring 2015 Courses
Security Studies
Masters and Certificate
Area of Emphasis in
Homeland Security Policy
Courses
EHST 6010 Fundamentals of Environmental Health
(31518 DE— T. Kelley)
Effects of environment on human health. Focuses on
rural environment. Consideration given to water supply and
wastewater disposal, water quality, solid and hazardous wastes, air quality, occupational health and safety, food protection, and vector control.
HIST 6260 The US and the Middle East, 1783-Present
(34597 DE, 34596 Online for Campus Students— M. Palmer)
History of American interests and involvement in Middle East since 1783.
JUST 6502 Criminal Justice and Terrorism
(601—32413 DE, 001—32412 Online for Campus Students—
W. Bloss)
PADM 6170 Intergovernmental/Interagency Relations
(601—33279 DE, 001—33281 Online for Campus Students— C.
Scavo)
Patterns of relations between officials of various US governmental units and agencies.
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Spring 2015 Courses
Security Studies
Masters and Certificate
Area of Emphasis in
Homeland Security Policy
Courses
SECS 6400 601 The Foundations of Homeland Security and Defense (31384 DE J. Roshandel)
This course provides an overview of the essential ideas that contributed to concept of homeland security. It has two central objectives: to expand the
way participants think about homeland security, and the way they analyze and communicate about issues directly related to homeland security. The course is organized around an evolving narrative about what homeland security leaders need and how international environment can contribute to the formation of a more functional policy for our Homeland Security.
SECS 6270 Intelligence Analysis (31477 DE— A. Krishnan)
Intelligence analysis is the process by which information relevant for national security is converted into a ‘product’ that is meant to inform U.S. policymaking. This course will explain the various steps in the intelligence cycle, including the tasking, collection, processing and dissemination of intelligence, the role of the analyst vs. the policymaker, and some commonly used methodologies for making sense of data, for dealing with denial and deception, and for avoiding bias. A particular emphasis is given to the use of exercises that are meant to develop the critical thinking abilities of students and their ability to express their rationales and results of their analyses clearly in writing. The concluding part of the course will be devoted to the discussion of several case studies to investigate and highlight causes and origins of major intelligence failures.
PLAN 6015 Emergency/Disaster Planning [Seminar]
(33898 M 1400-1700— A. Mukherji)
Integrate techniques of emergency management planning for technological and natural disasters. Special emphasis on vulnerability assessment and risk management for ter-rorism and other disaster threats.
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Spring 2015 Courses
Security Studies
Masters and Certificate
Area of Emphasis in
Science and
Technology Security Area of Emphasis
Courses
Computer Science Specialization
CSCI 6300 Cryptographic Protocols
(34698 TR—9:30-10:45 K. Gopalakrishnan)
Information Technology Specialization
ICTN 6878 Legal and Ethical Issues in Information Technology (31325 DE TBA)
Surveys the legal environment of information technology and issues relating to
privacy, policy and unauthorized computer and network intrusion, as covered by federal, state, and local regulations.
ITEC 6050 Strategies for Technical Management and Communications (601—31462 DE; 603—35868 DE—J. DuVall)
Collaborative learning methods that emphasize problem-based learning,
heuristics devices, and critical thinking to solve engineering and engineering-related problems. SECS Certificate Course DE DE
Spring 2015 Courses
Security Studies
Masters and Certificate
Area of Emphasis in
Environmental and
Occupational Safety and Health
SAFT 6402 Applied Safety and Risk Management
(001—31471 R 1100-1215, 601—31472 DE— M. Behm)
Practical application of principles of supervisory safety management as related to supervision at various levels in line organization of manufacturing, construction, and service industries. P/C: SAFT 6001, SAFT 6040; or consent of instructor.
SAFT 6410 Systems Safety and Risk Analysis
(001—31473 W 1000-1115, 601—31474 DE— H. Fonooni)
Applications-oriented study of recognition, assessment, and evaluation of risks in occupational environment. Formulation of control systems for alleviation of accidents and injuries. P/C: SAFT 6001 or consent of instructor.
EHST 6010 Fundamentals of Environmental Health
(31518 DE— T. Kelley)
Effects of environment on human health. Focuses on rural environment. Consideration given to water supply and wastewater disposal, water quality, solid and hazardous wastes, air quality, occupational health and safety, food protection, and vector control.
EHST 6520 Biological and Chemical Environmental Health and Safety
(001—35813 Online for Campus Students; 600—35814 DE—T. Kelley)
This course will explore infectious (such as Ebola) and non-infectious (such as poisonous) agents of disease in our environment and how they may be most effectively prevented or controlled. See Dr. Cook if you
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