2022-2023 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Apr 27, 2024  
2022-2023 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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HSEM 420 Technology and Cybersecurity in Homeland Security Emergency Management (5 credits)



Prerequisite Current enrollment in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Homeland Security Emergency Management program.

Course Description
This course explores the applications and security of technology in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, with an emphasis on practical applications.

Course Content
Need for technology in HSEM 




Computer Networks 




Cybersecurity 




Social Media 




Geospatial Technologies 




Sensing Systems 




Data and Decision Support Systems 




Warning Systems 




Operational issues, Trends, and Innovation 




Gap Analysis and Business Cases

Student Outcomes
Apply a variety of technologies to HSEM use cases  Describe frameworks related to cybersecurity and technology  Describe technology trends and innovation  Demonstrate the ability to conduct a technology gap analysis for an organization  Create a business case in support of specific technology adoption

Degree Outcomes
Program Outcomes:  Apply and assess the nature and extent of current and emerging technology and its use in emergency management.     Core Abilities:  Information Competency:  Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning.

Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50



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