NPHS 102 - Perspectives on Terrorism

3 Credits: (3 lecture)

Course Description
This course is an in-depth examination behind the criminology of terrorism. The typologies of terrorism, tactics of terrorism, terroristic profiles, and basic organizational structures of terrorist groups will be explored. Historical and modern day terrorism throughout the world will also be investigated along with the study of religion and cultural conflict as it relates to terrorism. 

Note Fall semester only.

Text
White, Jonathan R. Terrorism and Homeland Security: An Introduction. 10th ed. Florence, KY: Wadsworth, 2022. 

Objectives
The student will be able to 

A. Differentiate between types of terrorism. 

B. Discuss agendas of specific terrorist groups. 

C. Describe the political, religious, and cultural implications of terrorism. 

D. Cite the historical backdrop for terrorism. 

E. Identify the major security problems linked to terrorism. 

F. Assess U.S. vulnerability to technological, biological, chemical, and nuclear terrorism.   

Content
A. Criminology of terrorism 

B. History of terrorism 

C. Modern day terrorism 

D. International terrorism and ethnic terrorism 

E. Terrorism in the United States 

F. Technological terrorism and weapons of mass destruction 

G. Terrorism and the media  

H. Future policy on terrorism 

Student Evaluation
Student evaluation will be based on written projects, examinations, quizzes, and other assignments as required by the instructor. 

Bibliography
Bevelaqua, Armando and Stilp, Richard.  Terrorism Handbook for Operational Responders.  3rd ed.  Clifton Park:  Cengage, 2009. Print. 

Brongar, Bruce and Brown, Lisa.  Psychology of Terrorism.  1st ed.  New York:  Oxford, 2007.  Print. 

Gabriel, Mark.  Islam and Terrorism. Lake Mary:  Frontline, 2002.  Print. 

Hoffman, Bruce.  Inside Terrorism.  2nd ed.  New York:  Columbia, 2006.  Print.