Textbook

Understanding Homeland Security:

• Chapter 1
• Chapter 8

9/11 Commission Report:

• "The Foundation of the New Terrorism" (pp. 47-70)

Other Readings

• Review the roles and responsibilities of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the government.
• Review the Constitution.

1. Review the APA 7th Quick Citation Guide.
2. Access the Publication Manual here free of charge (you will need to consult the manual for all written responses/assignments).
3. Complete Introductions Discussion Forum.
4. Complete Lesson 1 Discussion Forum.

Textbook

Understanding Homeland Security

• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4

9/11 Commission Report:

• "The Foundation of the New Terrorism" (pp. 47-70)

1. Complete Lesson 2 Discussion Forum.

Textbook

Understanding Homeland Security

• Chapter 7

9/11 Commission Report:

• “We Have Some Planes” (pp. 1-44)

Other Readings

Review the following:

• Public Law (PL) 107-56- Patriot Act of 2001
• Reauthorization of the Patriot Act

E-Reserves

• The Test of Our Times: “The President Calls” (pp. 12-31)* 

*You can access this resource via the Library Resources link on the course's left navigation.

• 9/11 Videos
• Perspective Taping with Duncan Campbell, former Chief of Staff to Homeland Security Secretary

1. Complete Lesson 3 Discussion Forum.
2. Complete Lesson 3 Written Assignment.

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Understanding Homeland Security

• Chapter 5

E-Reserve

• The Test of Our Times: “A Powder Keg” (pp. 42-59); "The Colors of Fear (and Laughter)" (pp. 95-97); and "Behind the Scenes" (pp. 129-136)

• Perspective Taping with Admiral James Loy, former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (2003-2006)

1. Complete Lesson 4 Discussion Forum.
2. Complete Lesson 4 Written Assignment.

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Understanding Homeland Security

• Chapter 10

Other Readings

• Critical Infrastructures: Background, Policy, and Implementation by John D. Moteff (June 10, 2015)

Review the following:

• PPD 21 - Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience (February 12, 2013)
• NIPP 2013: Partnering for Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience. (2013)

1. Complete Lesson 5 Discussion Forum.
2. Complete Lesson 5 Group Project and Presentation.
3. Begin reviewing the readings from your text: Understanding Homeland Security. for Lessons 1-5, in preparation for your midterm exam.

Note: this is a two week lesson.

Textbook

Understanding Homeland Security

• Chapter 12

Other Readings

• National Preparedness Goal, 2nd ed document (September 2015)
• National Preparedness Report document (December 2022)
• National Prevention Framework, 2nd ed (June 2016)
• National Mitigation Framework (June 2016)

1. By the end of Week 1: Complete Final Project | Topic Paper | Select Topic
2. By the end of Week 2: Complete Midterm

Note: this is a two week lesson.

Textbook

Understanding Homeland Security

• Chapter 2
• Chapter 13

Other Readings

• National Response Framework, 4th ed (October 2019)

E-Reserves

• Hurricane Katrina, Read:
  System Under Stress, Donald F. Kettl: Chapter 4, "The Federalism Jumble"*

1. By the end of Week 2: Complete Final Project | Topic Paper | Draft Outline
2. Begin working on: Final Project | Topic Paper | Develop Research Question and Theory and the Annotated Bibliography assignment.

Note: this is a two week lesson.

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Understanding Homeland Security

• Chapter 6

Other Readings

Review the following:

• National Counterintelligence Strategy of the United States document (2020-2022) describes the U.S. counterintelligence strategy.
• Office of Director of National Intelligence fact sheet (February 2017) provides background information and progress of the work of the DNI.
• Members of the Intelligence Community (IC)
• National Strategy for Information Sharing and Safeguarding (December, 2012)
• Reviewing the Department of Homeland Security's Intelligence Enterprise (December 2016)
• Worldwide Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community (January 29, 2019)
• Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Overview
  • Additional FISA resource

1. By the end of Week 2: Complete Final Project | Topic Paper | Develop Research Question and Theory and the Annotated Bibliography assignment
2. Begin working on: Final Project | Topic Paper | Literature Review

Note: this is a two week lesson.

Textbook

Understanding Homeland Security

• Chapter 11

Other Readings

• Executive Order - Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (E.O. 13636) (February, 12, 2013)

Review the following:

• ​Blueprint for a Secure Cyber Future – The Cybersecurity Strategy for the Homeland Security Enterprise (DHS, November 2011)
• Enhancing the Resilience of the Internet and Communications Ecosystem Against Botnets and Other Automated, Distributed Threats (January 5, 2018).

1. By the end of Week 2: Complete Final Project | Topic Paper | Literature Review
2. Begin working on: Final Project | Topic Paper for final submission

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Understanding Homeland Security

• Chapter 14

Other Readings

• The 2014 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (June 2014) – read the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review or the most current version.
• Department of Homeland Security Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2020 - 2024
• National Security Strategy for the United States of America (December 2017), Pillar I: Protect the American People, the Homeland, and the American Way of Life

1. Complete: Final Project | Topic Paper

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Understanding Homeland Security

• Chapter 9

1. Complete: Final Exam