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BSST
Terrorism Studies
BSST338G
Special Topics in Terrorism Studies; Nationalism, Division, & Violence
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
This course examines how national identity is constructed at the individual level, how this process can sow division, and how it can drive violent conflict. Focusing on spatial interaction with place, it explores geospatial factors, such as political memory, territorial boundaries, and environmental symbolism, that shape individual and collective political action related to regional and national identity.
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BSST338O
Special Topics in Terrorism Studies; School Shooter and Spree Killers
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Understanding the costs and consequences of school shooters and spree killer incidents how these bridge terrorism, communication, and criminology with consequences that affect us all. This course looks at the current state of the field with attention to spree killer profiles, research, and response from social science perspectives.
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BSST338T
Special Topics in Terrorism Studies; Contemporary Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Threats
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
This course examines the history of CBRN pursuit and use, the current global landscape, and potential future threats. Students will learn how CBRN risks have evolved, international efforts to counter risks, and why threats are unavoidable byproducts of progress.
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BSST373
Analyzing Terrorism: Simulations, Wargaming, and Strategies of Security
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Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Credit only granted for: BSST338J or BSST373.
Formerly: BSST338J.
Introduces students to novel, applied methods to study terrorism and security, including simulations, wargaming exercises, and red teaming. This course assumes no prior experience with these methods. Throughout the course, students will complete activities to understand the behavior of militant groups and develop security strategies to counter violent non-state actors.
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BSST386
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Experiential Learning in Terrorism Studies
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Credits: 1 - 5
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F
This course will supplement student's experiential learning experience, or internship in the field of terrorism studies and homeland security with guided reflection on their experiences.
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