Durham
Coll of Professional Studies :: Homeland Security
HLS 665 (01) - Bioterrorism, Biosecurity, and Biodefense
Bioterror, Biosecur, & Defense
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Fall 2024 - Full Term (08/26/2024 - 12/09/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
15
CRN: 14011
CRN: 14011
This course examines biowarfare, including biological, chemical, and radiological weapons. Historical, plausible, and novel weapons will be studied. Mechanisms of action, biological and societal impacts, detection, treatment and governmental strategies for biodefense will be investigated. Discussions will focus on surveillance and preparedness at the state and federal levels. Relevant aspects of the law will be presented and the bioethical challenges of anti-bioterror research will be explored.
Prerequisite(s): HLS 410 or BMS 503
Equivalent(s): BSCI 665
Instructors: Terrence OSullivan
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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8/26/2024 | 12/9/2024 | TR | 9:40am - 11:00am | HAALND 104 |