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HLS 3301, Weapons of Mass Destruction 1

Course Learning Outcomes for Unit I Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:

2. Characterize the types of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). 2.1 Describe a WMD used prior to World War II. 2.2 Examine technological advancements leading to the development of a WMD.

4. Examine how the use of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) impacts society.

4.1 Discuss societal and political impacts following the use of a WMD. Required Unit Resources Chapter 1: Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction, pp. 1–25 Unit Lesson The content for this unit lesson is presented through PowerPoint with audio below. On each slide, click on the audio icon to play the audio. You can refer to these lessons as needed.

Unit I Presentation PDF version of Unit I Presentation

Suggested Unit Resources In order to access the following resources, click the links below. The following article outlines growing numbers of terrorists and the need for moderate governments to prevent this growth. Boot, M. (2017, December). The first victory over ISIS: Where do we go from here? Commentary, 144(5), 23–

28. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A519935814/LitRC?u=oran95108&sid=LitRC&xid=23ded03c The following website from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency provides a historical reference to help you identify weapons of mass destruction, especially improvised explosive devices.

UNIT I STUDY GUIDE Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs)

HLS 3301, Weapons of Mass Destruction 2

UNIT x STUDY GUIDE Title

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. (n.d.). Bomb-making materials awareness program. https://www.cisa.gov/bmap

Learning Activities (Nongraded) Nongraded Learning Activities are provided to aid students in their course of study. You do not have to submit them. If you have questions, contact your instructor for further guidance and information. The Unit I Matching Activity provides a great chance to review important terminology used throughout this course. The following video discusses how weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) in various forms can indiscriminately kill a large number of people and damage structures. You do not need to view the entire video; however, you are encouraged to choose segments that interest you. When you access the link, the segments are listed on the right side of the screen. Modern Marvels (Producer). (2007). Modern Marvels: Weapons of mass destruction [Video]. Films on

Demand https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?auth=CAS&url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPl aylists.aspx?wID=273866&xtid=42921

The transcript for this video can be found by clicking on “Transcript” in the gray bar to the right of the video in the Films on Demand database.

HLS 3301, Weapons of Mass Destruction 1

Course Learning Outcomes for Unit I Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:

2. Characterize the types of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). 2.1 Describe a WMD used prior to World War II. 2.2 Examine technological advancements leading to the development of a WMD.

4. Examine how the use of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) impacts society.

4.1 Discuss societal and political impacts following the use of a WMD. Required Unit Resources Chapter 1: Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction, pp. 1–25 Unit Lesson The content for this unit lesson is presented through PowerPoint with audio below. On each slide, click on the audio icon to play the audio. You can refer to these lessons as needed.

Unit I Presentation PDF version of Unit I Presentation

Suggested Unit Resources In order to access the following resources, click the links below. The following article outlines growing numbers of terrorists and the need for moderate governments to prevent this growth. Boot, M. (2017, December). The first victory over ISIS: Where do we go from here? Commentary, 144(5), 23–

28. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A519935814/LitRC?u=oran95108&sid=LitRC&xid=23ded03c The following website from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency provides a historical reference to help you identify weapons of mass destruction, especially improvised explosive devices.

UNIT I STUDY GUIDE Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs)

HLS 3301, Weapons of Mass Destruction 2

UNIT x STUDY GUIDE Title

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. (n.d.). Bomb-making materials awareness program. https://www.cisa.gov/bmap

Learning Activities (Nongraded) Nongraded Learning Activities are provided to aid students in their course of study. You do not have to submit them. If you have questions, contact your instructor for further guidance and information. The Unit I Matching Activity provides a great chance to review important terminology used throughout this course. The following video discusses how weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) in various forms can indiscriminately kill a large number of people and damage structures. You do not need to view the entire video; however, you are encouraged to choose segments that interest you. When you access the link, the segments are listed on the right side of the screen. Modern Marvels (Producer). (2007). Modern Marvels: Weapons of mass destruction [Video]. Films on

Demand https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?auth=CAS&url=https://fod.infobase.com/PortalPl aylists.aspx?wID=273866&xtid=42921

The transcript for this video can be found by clicking on “Transcript” in the gray bar to the right of the video in the Films on Demand database.