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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit addresses the actions of terrorists and the responses to the terrorist threat. The unit seeks to develop and understanding of terrorist modus operandi and ways to counter terrorism. Based on this understanding the unit attempts to further develop knowledge regarding responses to terrorism. By looking at methods of terrorist organisations, the student will gain an understanding of how terrorist organisations operate, which will lead to knowledge of the methods to counter them.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour workshop | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Lectures, tutorials, and independent learning activities.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Trends in terrorism and counter terrorism | 25% |
| Essay | Counter terrorism aims and approaches | 25% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Trends in terrorism and counter terrorism | 25% |
| Essay | Counter terrorism aims and approaches | 25% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit addresses the actions of terrorists and the responses to the terrorist threat. The unit seeks to develop and understanding of terrorist modus operandi and ways to counter terrorism. Based on this understanding the unit attempts to further develop knowledge regarding responses to terrorism. By looking at methods of terrorist organisations, the student will gain an understanding of how terrorist organisations operate, which will lead to knowledge of the methods to counter them.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | x 1 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 1 | 13 x 1 hour workshop | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Lectures, tutorials, and independent learning activities.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Trends in terrorism and counter terrorism | 25% |
| Essay | Counter terrorism aims and approaches | 25% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Trends in terrorism and counter terrorism | 25% |
| Essay | Counter terrorism aims and approaches | 25% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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