Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
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LET 2908 - Terrorism and Homeland Security
Examines the basic principles of terrorism and homeland security as they apply in today’s global environment. Explores the various definitions of terrorism, varieties of terrorism, rise of religious fundamentalism as a basis for terrorism, contemporary terrorist threats, and principles of emergency response to terrorist incidents.
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Articulate the metamorphosis of Middle Eastern and nationalistic terrorism.
- Articulate the metamorphosis of terrorism during the 21st century.
- Conceptualize terrorism in America.
- Define terrorism and describe the tactics and behavior associated with terrorists.
- Explain successful strategies for increasing homeland security in America, protect civil liberties, and the role of the media.
- Identify sources of international terrorism.
- Understand the origins of modern terrorism.
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