Course Number and Title:
HDM 101 Introduction to Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Prerequisites
Prerequisites: SSC 100 or concurrent
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
3 lecture hours/week
0 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course introduces the various agencies that provide homeland security services and how they prepare for and respond to a wide variety of actual and potential emergencies. The legal and philosophical bases and enabling legislation for the existing governmental structures are also explored.
Additional Materials
None
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Use terminology specific to the existing and emerging disciplines of homeland security and emergency management. (CCC 1; PGC 1)
- Explain the historical context and current operations of the various agencies comprising homeland security and emergency management in the United States. (CCC 1, 5; PGC 4)
- Explain the statutory authority pertinent to current Department of Homeland Security service providers. (CCC 5; PGC 1)
- Interpret the characteristics of all-hazards threats to homeland security. (CCC 2; PGC 2)
- Explain the statutory authority pertinent to current Department of Homeland Security service providers. (CCC 2; PGC 2, 3)
- Interpret response and recovery strategies used by various homeland security stakeholders. (CCC 1, 2, 3; PGC 1, 2, 3)
- Discuss the importance of communication systems within the context of homeland security. (CCC 1, 2; PGC 1, 2, 3)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Use terminology specific to the emerging disciplines of homeland security and emergency management.
- Describe terms associated with security and emergency management.
- Use terminology associated with security and emergency management.
- Explain the historical context and current operations of the various agencies comprising homeland security and emergency management in the United States.
- Explain the unique qualities of United States federalism and its impact on homeland security.
- Explain the history of emergency management in the United States.
- Describe the events that led to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security.
- Identify the organization of the Department of Homeland Security and state and local infrastructures currently charged with the homeland security mission.
- Explain the statutory authority pertinent to current Department of Homeland Security service providers.
- Identify the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and implementing legislation.
- Identify the Homeland Security Presidential Preparedness Directives.
- Discuss the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission.
- Discuss the constitutional implications of the USA Patriot Act.
- Interpret the characteristics of all-hazards threats to homeland security.
- Describe and discuss the threat of natural disasters.
- Describe and discuss the threat of technological disasters.
- Describe and discuss the threat of man-made disasters.
- Describe critical infrastructure vulnerabilities in the United States.
- Explain the statutory authority pertinent to current Department of Homeland Security service providers.
- Discuss the role of mitigation plans, actions, and programs.
- Describe the role of prevention and preparedness plans, actions, and programs.
- Differentiate between the roles of the private sector in mitigation, prevention, and preparedness.
- Discuss best practices in an all-hazards approach to mitigation, prevention, and preparedness.
- Interpret response and recovery strategies used by various homeland security stakeholders.
- Describe federal, state, and local response and recovery responsibilities.
- Explain the National Incident Management System and the National Response Framework.
- Describe private sector and non-governmental organization (NGO) roles in response and recovery efforts.
- Discuss the importance of communication systems within the context of homeland security.
- Discuss issues of interoperability in tactical emergency communications.
- Identify the components of pre-event risk communications.
- Identify the components of event emergency communications.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
= |
C |
| 0-69 |
= |
F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Grade |
Summative Assessments |
Exams (4) (equally weighted) | 60% |
Formative Assessments |
The course will contain various formative assessments including but not limited to: Case studies Quizzes Assignments Journals Presentations |
40% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Demonstrate knowledge of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts, corrections, and homeland security.
- Analyze causes of adult and juvenile crime.
- Explain the importance of professionalism, ethics, and critical thinking skills in the field of criminal justice.
- Apply skills needed in investigation, report writing, and crisis intervention.
- Demonstrate communication skills appropriate to criminal justice, including cultural competence and trauma-informed care.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.