HMLS 202 - Introduction to Terrorism

Introduces terrorism, ranging from low-level acts of threats and acts of violence that may represent significant risk to human life and property to large-scale acts of violence using “weapons of mass destruction” that may have devastating, long-term effects. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 / ENGL 011, READ 120. Three hours each week.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Compare and contrast historical and contemporary terrorism.
Compare and contrast various foreign and domestic terrorist organizations.
Identify and describe terrorist tactics.
List and define terrorist ideologies.
Define and distinguish types of weapons of mass destruction.
Explain the characteristics and goals of terrorism.

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