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SPCI 500 Strategic Planning and Systems Analysis (4)
Introduction to two major planning and analytic processes, strategic planning and systems analysis, as applied to the public sector. Includes study of the various elements and types of systems as well as the strategic planning process for public organizations.
SPCI 501 Introduction to Comprehensive Emergency Management (3)
Introduction to emergency management and risk reduction concepts and principles. Includes emergency management tools, techniques, and resources as well as governmental programs, relationships, and the broader social context.
SPCI 502 Constitutional Issues in Homeland Security (3)
Explores the balance between individual liberties and national security. Examines the moral concepts underlying American civil rights and acts of terrorism against the United States. Discusses application of the U.S. Constitution to Homeland Security laws and other governmental actions to protect the nation at home and abroad.
SPCI 503 Physical Critical Infrastructure: Power and Fuel Systems, SCADA, Telecommunications, and Water Supply (3)
Introduction to Model-Based Vulnerability Analysis (MBVA) approach to the study of physical critical infrastructures, including power and fuel systems, SCADA, telecommunications, and water supply.
SPCI 504 Applied Geo Spatial Analysis (4)
Provides the theoretical and practical skills needed to use a Geographic Information System (GIS) for analyzing spatial phenomena on the urban and regional scale. Focuses on principles and methods of spatial analysis and their application to strategic planning, risk management, and hazard mitigation. Credit/no credit only.
SPCI 505 Epidemiology of Biological and Chemical Hazards Mitigation I: Principles (3)
Introduction to epidemiology: surveillance for detection of outbreaks, outbreak investigation, and control for infectious agents, toxins, and chemicals. Case studies are drawn from actual outbreaks illustrating these essential epidemiological methods. Examines problem-solving techniques. Credit/no credit only.
SPCI 506 Strategic Planning Practicum I (3)
Uses case-based and problem-based approaches to teach the techniques of planning, decision-making, and analysis common to critical infrastructures.
Instructor Course Description:
Barbara E. Endicott
SPCI 507 Epidemiology of Biological and Chemical Hazards Mitigation II: Application (3)
The second of a two-course sequence, focusing on the applications of the principles of epidemiology covered in Epidemiology of Biological and Chemical Hazards I: Principles. Study cases drawn from actual outbreaks: compare and contrast types, apply knowledge to solve, propose interventions for control, and formulate strategies for preventing outbreaks. Credit/no credit only.
SPCI 508 Risk Assessment and Management (4)
Introduction to processes and methods of risk assessment and management, focusing on how these principles can be integrated into strategic planning and decision making.
SPCI 509 Critical Infrastructure Systems: Cyberterrorism and Communications Systems (3)
Survey of issues surrounding telecommunication and computer infrastructures, with the objective of developing a working knowledge of these systems, the hazards confronting them, and preventative measures.
SPCI 510 Strategic Planning Practicum 2 (3)
Second in a three-course sequence that uses case-based and problem-based approaches to teach the techniques of planning, decision-making, and analysis common to critical infrastructures.
SPCI 511 Critical Infrastructure Systems: Government Services, Banking, and Finance (3)
Survey of issues surrounding the economy as a critical infrastructure system, including government services and banking/finance systems, with the objective of developing a working knowledge of these systems, the hazards confronting them, and preventative measures.
SPCI 512 Critical Infrastructure Systems: Public Health (3)
Survey of issues surrounding private and public health-care systems in relation to emergency health-care services. Includes health-care cultures, critical communication, government funding, emergency preparedness, and psychological recovery from major traumatic events.
SPCI 513 Strategic Planning Practicum 3 (3) Whittington
Uses case-based and problem-based approaches to teach the techniques of planning, decision-making, and analysis common to critical infrastructures. Third in a three-course sequence. Offered: WS.
SPCI 514 Capstone A (3) Whittington
First of two-part capstone course that provides students with the expertise to develop and teach the problem-based case. Offered: ASp.
SPCI 515 Capstone B (3) Whittington
Second of two-part capstone course that provides students with the expertise to develop and teach the problem-based case. Offered: ASp.
SPCI 598 Special Topics (1-4, max. 12)
Systematic study of specialized subject matter. Topics vary for each quarter, depending upon current interest and needs, and are announced in the preceding quarter.
SPCI 599 Special Projects (1-4, max. 12)
Independent/tutorial study for graduate students in the Masters in Strategic Planning for Critical Infrastructures Program. Individual reading, research, fieldwork, or other special project, outlined in advance, approved by, and under the direction of, the faculty advisor most appropriate for the project proposed.
