HLS 212 - Survey of Weapons of Mass Destruction

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Surveys the primary instruments of destruction and death, known as weapons of mass destruction (WMD), used or sought to be used by terrorists. Addresses the definition, categories, characteristics, capabilities, deployment and impact of nuclear, biological, chemical, radiological, and conventional weapons of mass destruction. Focuses on the fundamentals of first responders and operational level responses to weapons of mass destruction disasters, including planning and training.

Prerequisite(s): HLS 111 or permission of director.

Note: Typically offered OL; fall and spring terms.

Course Outcomes:

Communications
- Learner accurately describes the definition of domestic and international terrorism
- Learner articulates the key historical developments and events involving the planning, creation and use of weaponry for mass destruction in the U.S. and throughout the world.
- Learner analyzes printed material, documents and blue prints reflecting the use of weaponry
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Learner examines problems through the use of social, legal, political, and religious domains of thinking.
- Learner outlines the national goals, objectives and strategies regarding the response to terrorist activities throughout the world.
- Learner outlines the United Nation’s goals, objectives and strategies regarding the response to terrorist activities throughout the world.
- Learner evaluates the use of weapons of mass destruction using the greatest of ethical reasoning to ensure the safety and human freedoms of all cultures and societies.
Global Perspectives
- Learner communicates the socio-political and psychological interests of primary terrorist groups and individuals
- Learner outlines the national goals, objectives and strategies regarding the response to terrorist activities throughout the world.
- Learner outlines the United Nation’s goals, objectives and strategies regarding the response to terrorist activities throughout the world
- Learner evaluates the use of weapons of mass destruction using the greatest of ethical reasoning to ensure the safety and human freedoms of all cultures and societies.
Scientific, Mathematical & Technological
- Learner collects, organizes, computes and interprets quantitative and qualitative data and/or information concerning the use and deployment of weapons of mass destruction
- Learner applies mathematics, science and technology to project deployment tactics and impact of weapons used in terrorist attacks
- Learner conducts statistical benefit analysis and probable solutions to complex threats and their likely impact on targeted areas