CRIJ210 Terrorism
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Criminal Justice
- I. Course Number and Title
- CRIJ210 Terrorism
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- CRIJ100 or
- Corequisites
- CRIJ100
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course introduces students to the history and foundations of terrorism, terrorism as a universal phenomenon, weapons of mass destruction, counterterrorism, and the future of terrorism. The major topics of study include modern day national and international events and their connections to terrorism.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- analyze the origins and definition of terrorism;
- evaluate the psychological concepts associated with terrorism;
- differentiate between domestic and international terrorist groups; and
- evaluate the recent emergence of radical Islam and its connection to the events of September 11, 2001.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- the origins and definition of terrorism
- psychological concepts associated with terrorism
- domestic terrorism groups
- international terrorist groups
- counterterrorism groups on the domestic front
- case studies documenting recent terrorist activities and their consequences
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
The assessment of course learning goals is based on classroom discussions, written exams, assignments, papers, and projects. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 4/2011; New Core 8/2015