JST344 Terrorism Awareness (8)
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This subject will provide an understanding of the basic principles of terrorism as it relates to law enforcement and security, an understanding of terrorist group ideology, types of terrorism, types of terrorists, and the role of law enforcement in combating terrorism and acts of terrorism. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 2 | | Online | Manly Campus | Session 3 | | Online | 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
The subject is restricted to students from each of the following programs: -
Bachelor of Policing
Bachelor of Policing (Investigations)
Bachelor of Emergency Management
Bachelor of Border Management
Bachelor of Public Safety and Security
Diploma of Policing Investigations
Diploma of Investigations |
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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 law enforcement in combating 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 law enforcement
- Terrorist group ideology
- Types of terrorism
- Types of terrorists
- The role of law enforcement personnel in combating terrorism
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
