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Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness Certificate
(18 semester hours)

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Objectives

  • Describe the threat posed to society by Chemical Biologic Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Weapons.
  • Name the state and non state actors most likely to obtain weapons of mass destruction.
  • Identify the motivation, ease and constraints on both state and non-state actors in acquiring CBRN weapons.
  • Describe countermeasures available to US agencies fighting terrorism.
  • Determine the role of the Federal Government in disaster response.

  • GM160 / HLSS211 - Emergency Response to Terrorism
  • GM260 / HLSS212 - Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Hazards
  • GM261 / HLSS213 - Weapons of Mass Destruction Incident Command
  • GM263 / HLSS215 - Regulatory Issues in Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • IR311 / HLSS104 - Chemical and Biological Defense
  • MM325 / EDMG340 - Consequence Management

 Undergraduate Catalog | Certificate

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