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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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AVM 424 - Aviation Security


Description:
Airport security systems, protection criteria, crime prevention, perimeter security, and access control. Policies and procedures forming security infrastructure required by Department of Homeland Security and the TSA to maintain a secure air transportation system.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: AVM 333.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Students will be able to identify and summarize the historic terrorist incidents discussed in class that played a significant role in the development of security programs as they relate to the various modes of transportation to include, but not limited to:  September 11, 2001 (World Trade Center); April 18, 2983 (Beirut, Lebanon); December 21, 1988 (Lockerbie, Scotland); February 26, 1983 (World Trade Center); April 19, 1995 (Oklahoma City); March 11, 2004 (Madrid, Spain)
  • Students will be able to identify various terrorist groups and how they played a role in history
  • Students will be able to summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the various modes of transportation (air, rail, waterways, road, pipeline) as they relate to terrorist activity
  • Students will describe the history of the formulation of the Department of Homeland Security and how it relates to present day policy and procedure
  • Students will be able to discuss the history of the formulation of the Transportation Security Administration and its current applications
  • Students will be able to summarize the security requirements for the different modes of travel described by International Civil Aviation Organizations (ICAO) Security Requirements, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
10/14/16



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