EMGT 202 - Terrorism and Emergency Management

(TP/SS only)

Explores the role of emergency management in response to the growing threat of domestic and international 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 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly EP 202.

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.
Define a typical terrorist and the various forms of terrorism.
Discuss forms and strategies of counterterrorism
Identify and describe terrorist tactics
List and define terrorist ideologies.
Define and explain the typologies of terrorism.
Define and distinguish types of weapons of mass destruction.
Explain the characteristics and goals of terrorism.
Discuss personal activities one can employ to overcome terrorist threats.

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