Purdue Homeland Security Institute

Want to Study Homeland Security?

Managing Resources and Applications for Homeland Security

ASM 59100/CNIT 58100

Tue & Thu 4:30 – 5:45 pm

ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR SPRING 2012

Taught by an interdisciplinary team of faculty:

J. E. Dietz, Director of Purdue Homeland Security,
    former Director of Indiana Department of Homeland Security


W. E. Field, Ag & Bio Engineering


P. M. Aaltonen, Public Health Nursing

 

An interdisciplinary practical approach to Homeland Security:

  • Homeland security studies
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Crisis management and communication
  •  Decision making and team building

 

Students will explore the characteristics of security, personal and corporate perspectives on security, asset identification and cost/benefit analysis, risk assessment and management, crisis decision making, emergency management and response infrastructures, crisis communication, business continuity, best practices, collaborative approaches, and team building.  Real-world case studies will be examined, including the attacks of September 11, 2001, Hurricanes Katrina and Ike, the I-35W bridge collapse, and others.  Presentations by outside experts in the field of Homeland Security will be included.



Prerequisite:

ASM 59100/ CNIT 58100 - Foundations in Homeland Security recommended

Senior or graduate-level standing or consent of instructor.

Sponsors:

Purdue Homeland Security Institute (PHSI)

Indiana Dept. of Homeland Security


For More Information:

PHSI: 765.494.9793
www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/phsi/