UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS School for Adult Learning Introduction to Homeland Security I History SAL 280-AU2 Fall 2012 General Information: Welcome to the Introduction to Homeland Security course, which is divided into two parts: History and Practical. History discusses the historic overview of the events of terrorism that lead to the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security, statutory authority, organization/reorganization of agencies, Weapons of Mass Destruction, and safety and security to provide for a safe America. Course Information: Introduction to Homeland Security History, SAL 280 AU3 Credit Hours - (3) Dates (Thursday) 09/30/12; 10/6/12; 10/2/13; 10/20/12; 10/27/12 Location ESCH Hall Room 40 Hours - 6:00 pm 9:45 pm Instructor Information: William E. Reckert, II, MSM, Adjunct Faculty School for Adult Learning, University of Indianapolis Phone: 317.865.3664 Office: 317.615.7356 Cell: 317.694.7725 reckertw@uindy.edu Required Text: Introduction to Homeland Security, 4 th Edition, Jane A. Bullock, George D. Haddow, Damon Coppola, Sarp Yeletaysi andwith contributions by Erdem Ergin, and Lessa Westerman. Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann 2006. ISBN 978-1-85617-509-8 (hardcover: alk. paper) The Looming Tower: Al Qaeda and the Road to 9/11. (2007). Wright, L. vintage. ISBN- 10:1400030846, ISBN-13: 978-1400030842. Course Description: Introduction to Homeland Security course is a presentation of the evolution of the all-hazards approach to mitigation, prevention, preparedness and response to disaster and terrorism against the United States. This course will discuss in the history of the Department Homeland Security, attacks of September 11, 2001 along with the Patriot Act. 1
History will provide an historic overview of the terrorist threat in the United States. It will further discuss the development of the infrastructure within which the federal government now addresses terrorism resulting from legislation, directives and government policies. When possible this class will take an offsite visit to Indiana Department of Home land Security, Emergency Operation Center (EOC) and the Indiana Fusion Center. Course Objectives: This course is designed to be in concert with the student being actively engaged in the realm of the university s goals of Creativity, Critical Thinking, Personal and Social Responsibility, and Performance by the facilitation of lecture, group discussion, PowerPoint, videos, and class participation. Upon the successful completion of study, students will be able: 1. Identify the federal agencies that preceded the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the events that lead to the establishment of DHS; understand Radical Islam and the use of WMD and terrorism. 2. Using: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Personal and Social Responsibility, and Performance in the reading briefing the chapters and articles; and by the four written Homework assignments (questions in the written homework assignments) will guide the students in Creativity, Critical Thinking, Personal and Social Responsibility, and Performance process. 3. Discuss and brief after an offsite visit to the IDHS EOC and ISP IFC how these organizations have assisted in coordination and support during Incidents and events; the security and security of citizens of the State of Indiana and safe guard America via shared information as a direct result of the incidents of 9/11; demonstrating Critical Thinking and Performance via report. 4. Using knowledge gained from this course, and given scenario, will apply it to and pass the group practical exercises using Creativity, Critical Thinking, Personal and Social Responsibility, and Performance. Please Note: Course requirement and schedule are subject to change. Course Calendar: Week 1 (09/30/2012) Introduction to Course /Requirements and Expectations Overview: Homeland security Read Chapter 1 pp. 1 28 in primary text Homework Assignment Read Chapters 1 4 The Looming Tower and be Bring to Class one newspaper or internet article pertaining to Chapter 1 and be Week 2 (10/6/2012) Read Chapter 2 pp. 31 76 in primary text 2
Homework Assignment Read Chapters 5 8 The Looming Tower and be Bring to Class one newspaper or internet article pertaining to Chapter 2 and be Week 3 (10/13/2012) Off Campus visit to Indiana Department of Homeland Security Read Chapter 3 pp. 79 149 in primary text Homework Assignment Read Chapters 9 12 The Looming Tower and be Bring to Class one newspaper or internet article pertaining to Chapter 3 and be Week 4 (10/20/2012) Read Chapter 4 pp. 151 207 in primary text Homework Assignment Read Chapters 13 16 The Looming Tower and be Bring to Class one newspaper or internet article pertaining to Chapter 4 and be Week 5 (10/27/2012) Course Critique (6:00 6:15) Read Chapter 5 pp. 209 297 Homework Assignment Read Chapters 17 20 The Looming Tower and be Bring to Class one newspaper or internet article pertaining to Chapter 5 and be Final Exam: Group Practical Exercise. Course Requirements: Attendance is required and essential should make a concerted commitment for all (5) class meetings to successfully complete this course. Due to the compressed nature of this course, one missed class results in a missed opportunity to participate and learn. Students will be required to brief the main points of segments assigned of the primary text that the student feel important demonstrating Critical thinking, 5 class participation points per class total 50 points. For each class night, to be turned in, (bullet points) five points per chapter that the student feels important demonstrating Critical thinking on the reading assignment, 5 points per class, Total 50 points The Looming Tower Homework Assignments (60 points each) Starting week 2 through week 5 there are homework assignments based on a topic from the chapters, current events, internet and or 3
independent research in class, that sparks the student s interest, or the facilitator assigns. The paper must be typed resource noted (APA) and turned in during next class. This is in addition to the articles. Students will be given a rubric for homework assignments. Final Exam (100 points) The final exam will consist of a Practical Group Exercise based the readings, study guides, handouts, lectures, class discussions. Course Policies: Attendance/Tardy Policy As discussed in the Course Requirements section (Class participation), attendance, as well as promptness to each class, are required and essential to the successful completion of this course. If you are unable to attend class or are going to be late, please contact phone numbers provided at the top of this syllabus. An unexcused absence from class will result in a loss of points (participation, homework, and quiz) for that class meeting! For course and adult learning continuity, children are not permitted in class; please make prior arrangements. Incomplete Grades (See Academic Catalog, page 61) Per the University of Indianapolis Academic Catalog, students will have (6) months to rectify an Incomplete Grade. Missed Assignments or Reports Due to the compressed accelerated schedule, all missed or late work will not be accepted (no points)! However, see H1N1 Virus statement. H1N1 Virus - Should students fall ill to the H1N1 virus, please contact the instructor as - soon - as possible so arrangements can be made for missed classes and work. Should the instructor fall ill Dr. Tom Christenberry will substitute for those missed class nights. Missed Exam Per the Make-Up Exam Policy for the School for Adult Learning/University of Indianapolis and with approval, make-up final exams will be given on Thursday (or other designated day) evenings beginning at 1:00 p.m. and concluding at 2:00 p.m. Students must come to the School of Adult learning office, sign up for the exam, and pay a $5.00 fee. Academic Honesty and Misconduct - The University of Indianapolis has adopted strict regulations concerning academic conduct of all students. The purpose of these regulations is to safeguard the academic integrity of the institution and educational processes. These regulations cover the following: Cheating, Fabrication, Plagiarism, Interference, Violation of Course rules, Multiple Submission of the Same Academic Work, Facilitating Academic Dishonesty, and Abuse of Confidentiality. These items will be discussed during the first class session. Student Support Services: If you have a disability that may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations, please inform me immediately so that your 4
learning needs may be appropriately met. Students with a disability must register with the Services for Students with Disabilities office (SSD) in Schwitzer Center 206 (317)- 788-6153 / www.uindy.edu/ssd) for disability verification and for determination of reasonable academic accommodations. You are responsible for initiating arrangements for accommodations for tests and other assignments in collaboration with the SSD and the faculty. Grading Scale 100% - 93% 440 406pts. = A 92% - 90% 405 394 pts. = A- 89% - 88% 393 385 pts. = B+ 87% - 83% 384 263 pts. = B 82% - 80% 362 350 pts. = B- 79% - 78% 349 340 pts. = C+ 77% -73% 339 320 pts. = C 72% - 70% 319 305 pts. = C- 69% -60% 304 264pts. = D 263-0pts. = F 5
Introduction to Homeland Security I SAL 280 AU2 Home Work/Class Assignments Topics for Papers: 60 points 4 papers, one per week - first one to be turned in on second class: your choice of topics pertaining with current events, topics within the chapters, terrorism, ICS or the facilitator assigns. (More that one source will be needed) Double spaced pages, 12 font, typed with information attached; stapled - search the web. Include in your research the follow: (See rubrics) List the questions as they appear, 1 6 and provide in your words, ideas, thoughts, opinions, and answers. Employ Creativity, Critical Thinking and Social Responsibility. 1. Summary of article (10 points) 2. Why is it (important) to me; what does it mean or pertain to my work? (10 points) [Social Responsibility] 3. [Creativity] What has changed as a result of (10 points) 4. How has the new Administration changed policy from the old? (10 points) [Critical Thinking] 5. Do you agree or disagree, substantiate (10 points) [Critical Thinking] 6. Summarize your work (10 Points) [Critical Thinking] APA, Spelling and grammar (up to -3points per error) Rubrics: Please note that a Talking Point is comprised of a paragraph Articles to bring each class night: Bring article that pertains to topic of chapter, or current event that pertains to homeland security Article can be from any source Class Reading Assignments: Text Book: Introduction to Homeland Security Divide chapter Each student will brief assigned pages Do not read brief what you think is important derived from Critical Thinking 5 participation points per class, total 50 The Looming Tower Brief five bullet points per chapter; what the student derives from Critical Thinking was important from the chapters read Bullet points to be typed and turned in 5 points per class, total 50 points The Final: [Creativity, Social Responsibility, Critical Thinking, Performance] 6
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