6 courses with the subject HLS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
3 Lecture Hours Description This course provides a broad overview of homeland security and homeland defense as undertaken in the United States since 9/11. Students are provided with the generally accepted body of knowledge required of the homeland security professional. The course focuses on the enemies and the threat they pose, the homeland security policies and procedures enacted since 9/11 and the key players at the federal and state and local levels. The course consists of a complete overview to Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response. Students complete the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) online training for Incident Command System and National Incident Management System. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) certifications are issued following successful completion of assigned modules and must be presented to instructor before the end of class. Learning Outcomes
3 Lecture Hours Description This course is an in-depth examination of the criminology of terrorism. Students explore the typologies of terrorism, tactics of terrorism, terrorism precursors profiles and basic organizational structures of terrorist groups. Historical and modern day terrorism throughout the world is also investigated, along with the study of religion and cultural conflict as they relate to terrorism. Learning Outcomes
HLS 103Intro Phys Security/Deterrents to Terrorism3
3 Lecture Hours Description This course focuses on the development and implementation of a Vulnerability Assessment program. Students look at the Vulnerability Assessment’s role in the Risk Assessment process and learn how it supports the development of the Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Site Physical Security Program. Students learn the step-by-step approach of the Criticality, Accessibility, Recuperability, Vulnerability, Effect and Recognizability (CARVER) system and identify the application of the program to Vulnerability Assessment. Students apply a research methodology for gathering information, conducting investigations and interviews as well as briefings with the client. Additionally, students explore the various idiosyncrasies that occur with the different types of facilities, taking into condiseration the various aspects of physical and cybersecurity and learn how to apply credibility and nuisance tests. Personnel access, traffic control and other mitigation measures are also covered. Learning Outcomes
HLS 203Emerg Medical Services/Health Services Orient3
3 Lecture Hours Description This course gives students comprehensive knowledge of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, hospital disaster response and supplemental resources including the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) and Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT). This program includes EMS development, training and educational requirements, medical care advances, weapons of mass destruction (WMD), medical response priorities and an introduction to disaster medical operations. Learning Outcomes
3 Lecture Hours Description This course is designed for a broad audience from senior managers to those directly involved in the continuity of operations planning (COOP) effort. This class incorporates the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Class - Introduction to Continuity of Operations and provides a working knowledge of the COOP. Students also receive training in existing templates and models that may be used in developing and maintaining a COOP. Students prepare a COOP for a local business or government entity. Successful completion of a certification exam through the FEMA website is required. Learning Outcomes
3 Lecture Hours Description In this course, students learn to apply a management perspective and understanding of organizations and potential homeland security events. Students focus on U.S. policies and programs to address the hazard posed by international and domestic terrorism, particularly the risks of weapons of mass destruction since 9/11. Students explore mitigation, prevention, planning, preparedness, readiness, response and recovery efforts as related to homeland security events. Learning Outcomes
