JST344 Terrorism Awareness (8)
Abstract| This subject will provide police with an understanding of the basic principles of terrorism as it relates to policing, an understanding of terrorist group ideology, types of terrorism, types of terrorists and the role of police officers in combating terrorism. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 2 | | Distance | Manly Campus | Session 3 | | Distance | Manly Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: JST344
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One sesssion | HD/FL | Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security |
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Enrolment restrictions|
Only available to students in Bachelor of Policing and Bachelor of Policing (Investigations) and Bachelor of Emergency Management |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of terrorism principles and history
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic history of how terrorism has developed and has changed throughout time
- be able to discuss why policing methodologies need to be flexible to take into account changes in terrorists tactics
- be able to demonstrate a knowledge of terrorist groups likely to operate within Australia, their ideology and objectives
- be able to identify and report potential terrorist activity, the motivation and modus operandi of terrorist groups and individuals
- be able to discuss the role and responsibility of all police officers to combat terrorism |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
The evolution of terrorism from its beginnings to its current form
The basic principles of terrorism as it relates to policing
Terrorist group ideology
Types of terrorism
Types of terrorists
The role of police officers in combating terrorism |
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
