HLS 240-National Security Challenges of the 21st Century

3 credit hours – Three hours weekly; one term.
Survey the major national security challenges facing the intelligence community in the 21st century: terrorism, transnational crime, cybercrime, nuclear weapons proliferation, and regional conflicts. Explore the technological and scientific principles required of analysts who follow these major intelligence challenges and how the U.S. government is addressing these challenges. Lab fee $20.

Prerequisite(s): HLS 211 or HLS 220 or permission of director.