POLS 2128 Terrorism
Students analyze the roots of terrorist activities throughout the world and discuss national, regional, and global effects of historical and recent terrorism. Global, regional and national effects of terrorism will be discussed. Students study emerging threats including: global activities, narco-terrorism, recruitment on the Internet, and genomic terroristic concepts. They progress from the analysis of terrorism to counterterrorism tactics, focusing on a global and worldwide response. This includes new concepts and innovations for the prevention and mitigation of terrorist attacks globally, regionally and nationally. (3 lect.)