EM 160 - Emergency Response Awareness to Terrorism

5.0 Credits
Provides current and relevant information about terrorism, terrorist behavior, homeland security policies and dilemmas, and how to deal effectively with threats and the consequences of attacks. Previously EMERG 162.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate a comprehension of the characteristics, threats, and risk associated with terrorism.
Examine the evolution and causes of terrorism around the world.
Explore and discuss federal, state, local and private sector procedures in preparedness measures, response, relief, and recovery.
Compare terrorist behavior with criminal activity
Examine the positive and negative features of modern news coverage of terrorism.
Evaluate measures for preventing terrorist attacks.

Course Typically Offered
Fall, Spring