HSE 450:
· Describe the creation and role of the Department of Homeland Security.
· Explain how the terror attacks on 9/11 impacted the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and detail the five missions of the Department of Homeland Security. Explore the role of FEMA and the role of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan in protecting the U.S. from terrorism.
HSE 460: European Coast and Border Guard Regarding Immigration
In our discussion this week, address the following:
1. Discuss the role of the European Coast and Border Guard in mitigating illegal immigration and trafficking. Could illegal immigration and acceptance of undocumented refugees in Europe increase the risk of terrorism or lead to other security risks? If so, what groups post the highest risk?
HSE 470:
This week, we explore many important concepts involving threats to the United States from terrorist organizations in Africa.
Your discussion has two parts:
· Describe the strategic approach of the United States to terrorism in Africa and explain the threat to the United States from terrorists recruited by Al Shabaab.
· Assess the U.S. response to countering terrorism in Africa.
Here’s a link with additional information on Al Shababb:
Al-Shabaab: Counterterrorism
RUBRIC BELOW
Discussion forum participation will be graded using the following criteria:
4 points
5 points
Engagement / Interaction
N/A – no points are available for this criterion
engaged in a meaningful and relevant dialog with two or more peers
Participation
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participated on two or more days
Content / Topic Relevance
discussion forum contributions very often addressed the main topic
discussion forum contributions always addressed the main topic
Timeliness
N/A – no points are available for this criterion
responded to main topic the day of the first post due date
Content / Topic Knowledge
displays a very good understanding of the material
displays an excellent understanding of the material