Seminar in Homeland Security
HSMN 670 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: Prerequisite: Completion of 24 credits of program coursework, including HSMN 610, HSMN 625, HSMN 630, EMAN 620, INFA 660, and BSBD 641. An up-to-date evaluation of vulnerabilities and protective countermeasures regarding various aspects of the nation¿s critical infrastructure, with emphasis on the food and water supply. Topics include various threat profiles and actions by government, industry, independent institutions, and private citizens that might prevent attack from domestic or foreign sources and mitigate harmful consequences should such an attack occur. Discussion reviews the federal government¿s organization and management of food and water security and explores what further efforts might be made, building on the nation¿s health system and engaging government at all levels. The singularly important roles of first responders are also analyzed
