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HSMN 620

Course Title:

Physical Security

Required Texts and Readings:

Demkin, J.A. (Ed.) (2003). Security planning and design: A guide for architects and building design professionals. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. 0-471-27156-X. Nadel, B. A. (Ed.). (2004). Building security: Handbook for architectural planning and design. New York: McGraw-Hill. 9780071411714.

Supplementary Readings:

The standard for papers in the graduate program is the APA style. All participants in this course and all graduate ITEC, HSMN, INFA, TMAN, SWEN, UCSP, INSS, MGMT, PUAD, and ECON courses should have a copy of the style guide: American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5^th edi.). Washington DC: Author. All graduate students should be prepared to utilize theUMUC online library. The library contains a large number of full text academic journals that are free of charge and immediately available. The library homepage also contains a number of links related to improving students' research and writing skills.

Recommended Journals:

Publications of the various professional societies (such as ACM -- the Association for Computing Machinery, the IEEE Computing Society, and the various management professional societies) are strongly recommended. In addition, there are many trade journals (such as eWEEK) that IT professionals should become familiar with, many of these being published both weekly and on-line.

Course Description:

A comprehensive study of the many interdependent elements involved in protecting man-made structures from direct or indirect physical and cyber attacks. The course examines various factors impacting physical security including construction materials, architectural design, location, function, occupancy, and life cycle management. Accessibility, access control, traffic patterns, and internal and external communications are analyzed. Methods for protecting critical infrastructure support systems, such as electric power, water supply, airflow, and information systems, are reviewed. Typical security policies and procedures for various categories of physical facilities are also evaluated. Formerly ITSM 624.

Course Goals:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should understand and be able to apply knowledge concerning: Threats to and strategies for protection of man-made structures and critical infrastructure support systems. Existing security policies and procedures for protection of various categories of physical facilities. Current and emerging issues and trends in establishment and maintenance of security of physical facilities.

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion, the student should be able to: Explain the interaction of diverse interdependent factors – technological, personal, social, institutional, and economic – that impact the design of physical structures. Categorize the nature of direct physical threats to people and structures that play a role in government, industry and commerce, education, religion, and culture. Analyze the nature and impact of indirect threats to various types of structures. Describe the methods and technologies employed in various access control systems. Differentiate safety and security characteristics, requirements and procedures in structures. Analyze critical internal and external infrastructure systems – air, water, power, communications, provisions for emergency medical attention, fire and crime control – for the ongoing security of the occupants and users of any structure and the safeguarding of the structure. Evaluate and assess current and emerging security technologies.

Grading Information:

> Final grades will be calculated as follows: Mid-term examination: 30% Group research paper and presentation: 25% Participation: 15% Final examination: 30% According to the Graduate School grading policy, the following symbols and scale are used: A = excellent (90-100) B = good (80-89) C = passing (70-79) F = failure (less than 70) The grade of "B" represents the benchmark for the Graduate School. It indicates the student has demonstrated competency in the subject matter of the course, i.e., has fulfilled all course requirements on time, has a clear grasp of the full range of course materials and concepts, and is able to present and apply these materials and concepts in clear, reasoned, well-organized and grammatically correct responses, whether written or oral. Only students who full meet this standard and, in addition, who demonstrate exceptional comprehension and application of the course subject matter, merit an "A." Students who do not meet the benchmark standard of competency fall within the "C" range or lower. They, in effect, have not met graduate level standards. Where this failure is substantial, they earn an "F."

Course Requirements:

Exams (30 points each) One midterm and one final exam will be administered covering all material up to and including the dates of the exams. Group Research Paper (25 points) This is a group assignment. Students will be placed in groups during the 3rd week. Each group will choose and work on one research project during the semester. The group project will result in a paper or 10-12 pages on a physical security topic that is related to the broader domain of Homeland Security. Participation (15 points)

Description of Course Requirements:

Successful graduate students in American universities dedicate approximately three hours of preparation/study time for every hour spent in the face-to-face classroom. Thus, the following course requirements were developed on the assumption that students would be prepared to spend approximately 150 hours of their own time working on them. In an 8-week term, that is the equivalent of a half-time job. Most 14-week graduate distance education courses require at least 10 hours per week of dedicated time, plus time spent in the virtual classroom. STATEMENT ON WRITING REQUIREMENTS: Effective managers and leaders are also effective communicators. Written communication is an important element of the total communication process. The Graduate School recognizes and expects exemplary writing to be the norm for course work. To this end, all analyses and papers must demonstrate graduate level writing ability and comply with the format requirements of the Publications Manual of the American Psychological Association. All writing assignments will be graded on the basis of content, logic, analysis, mechanics, organization, and research. Careful attention should be given to source citations, proper listing of references, the use of footnotes, and the presentation of tables and graphs. Work submitted online should follow standard procedures for formatting and citation. POLICY ON ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Academic integrity is central to the learning and teaching process. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that will contribute to the maintenance of academic integrity by making all reasonable efforts to prevent the occurrence of academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes (but is not limited to) obtaining or giving aid on an examination, having unauthorized prior knowledge of an examination, doing work for another student, and plagiarism of all types. PLAGIARISM: Plagiarism is the intentional or unintentional presentation of another person's idea or product as one's own. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to the following: copying verbatim all or part of another's written work; using phrases, charts, figures, illustrations, or mathematical or scientific solutions without citing the source; paraphrasing ideas, conclusions, or research without citing the source; and using all or part of a literary plot, poem, film, musical score, or other artistic product without attributing the work to its creator. Students can avoid unintentional plagiarism by following carefully accepted scholarly practices. Notes taken for papers and research projects should accurately record sources of material to be cited, quoted, paraphrased, or summarized, and papers should acknowledge these sources in footnotes. The penalties for plagiarism include a zero or a grade of F on the work in question, a grade of F in the course, suspension with a file letter, suspension with a transcript notation, or expulsion. Resubmission of course work from previous classes (whether or not taken at UMUC, UMUC-Europe or BSU), partially or in its entirety, is not acceptable in this course and will result in an automatic failure on the assignment. DISABLED STUDENTS: Students with disabilities who need to register or request services should contact the Staff Support Team four to six weeks in advance of registration to request and register for services. COURSE EVALUATIONS: Feedback on each graduate course and instructor is important to the university, your professor, and to all UMUC students. UMUC has the responsibility to assess the effectiveness of classroom instruction, and each student has the responsibility to provide accurate and timely feedback through completion of the course evaluation form. This is a shared obligation for us all. It is therefore important that you complete the evaluation form for each course you attend. This should be viewed as an additional course and program requirement.

Course Schedule:

Session 1 Introductory Session Safety v. Security Lessons Learned Class orientation Read: Nadel, Chapter 1; Chapter 26; & Session 1 Notes Assignment: Discussion Session 2 The Built Environment Context Community issues Layered defenses Emerging needs Old and new buildings Aesthetics Read: Demkin, pp. ix-20; Nadel, Chapters 2 & 3 (skim); & Session 2 Notes Assignment: Start selecting a research paper topic; Discussion Session 3 Threats Safety threats Fire Flood Storms Other natural disasters Security threats Insider threats Criminal acts Random acts Politically motivated attacks and terrorism Read: Demkin: pp. 21-36; Nadel: Chapter 2 (details) & Session 3 Notes Assignment: Discussion Session 4 Security Design Concepts Framework for security design CPTED design concepts Layers and zoning Access control Surveillance 3-D Approach: Designation, Definition, and Design Read: Demkin: pp. 37-54; Nadel: Chapter 3 (details) & Session 4 notes Assignment: Discussion Due: 2/20 - 10:00 am Session 5 Security Planning & Evaluation Security assessment processes Security design strategies Security systems integration Read: Demkin: pp. 55-83 Nadel: Chapter 9. & Session 5 notes Assignment: Discussion Session 6 Hardening Antiballistic hardening Forced-entry resistance Construction techniques Read: Demkin: pp. 83-108; Nadel: Chapter 22, 29; Session 6 Notes; & PCA’s Progressive Collapse Guide Assignment: Discussion Session 7 MIDTERM EXAM Session 8 Building Security Technologies Design and selection Process-driven systems Equipment profiles Engineering Read: Demkin: pp. 109-136 Nadel: Chapters 16, 22, 23, 27, 28 & Session 8 Notes Assignment: Discussion Session 9 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Threats CBRNE threats to buildings Sample CBRNE protections merging threats Read: Demkin: pp. 137-158 Nadel: Chapter 24 & Session 9 Notes Assignment: Discussion Session 10 Security Operations Security operations Emergency planning Drills and simulations Costs Read: Demkin: pp. 159-182; Nadel: Chapters 12 & 25 & Session 10 Notes Assignment: Final week for approval of a research paper topic. Discussion Session 11 Security Applications I Public Gathering places—arenas, convention centers and performance halls Health Care facilities Museums Schools Religious and cultural institutions Hotels and restaurants Read: Demkin: pp. 183-226 Nadel: Chapters 4, 8, 10, 15, 17, 20, 21 & Session 11 Notes Assignment: Discussion Session 12 Security Applications II Commercial high rise buildings Government buildings Multifamily housing units Industrial facilities and offices Parking lots Lobbies Retail facilities Read: Nadel: Chapters 5, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 19. Assignment: Research Paper due & Discussion Session 13 Legal Issues and the Security Profession Organizations Certifications and professional credentialing Codes Liability Read: Demkin: pp. 227-230 Nadel: Chapters 30 & 31 Assignment: Discussion Session 14 Final exam

Academic Policies:

The University has a license agreement with Turnitin.com, a service that helps prevent plagiarism from internet resources. I may be using this service in this class by either requiring students to submit their papers electronically to Turnitin.com or by submitting questionable text on behalf of a student. If you or I submit part or all of your paper, it will be stored by Turnitin.com in their database throughout the term of the University's contract with Turnitin.com. If you object to this temporary storage of your paper, you must let me know no later than two weeks after the start of this class. Please Note: If you object to the storage of your paper on Turnitin.com, I may utilize other services to check your work for plagiarism. The official university policy on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty can be found at http://www.umuc.edu/policy/aa15025.shtml. Section I.C. states: "Faculty may determine if the resubmission of course work from previous classes (whether or not taken at UMUC), partially or in its entirety, is acceptable when assigning a grade on that piece of course work. Faculty must provide this information in their written syllabi. If the resubmission of course work is deemed to be unacceptable, a charge may not be brought under this Policy and will be handled as indicated in the written syllabi." Please refer to Description of Course Requirements for specific information on how resubmissions will be treated in this course. Students with disabilities should contact the appropriate support office at UMUC-Europe. Jan Keller, Director of Student Services UMUC-Europe, Heidelberg Phone: +49-6221-378299 Email: edstudent_svc@ed.umuc.edu Mailing Address: Unit 29216, APO AE 09102 OR Im Bosseldorn 30, D-69126 Heidelberg, Germany Please refer to the UMUC-Europe Graduate Catalog for information on the following: Academic Integrity Course Load Exception to Policy Grade Appeal Process Make-up Examinations Nondiscrimination Code of Civility Hard copies of the catalog are available at your local Education Center.