Intelligence Collection: Theory and Practice

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An introduction to a broad overview of the five disciplines of intelligence collection. Students gain an understanding of the history, development, and policy considerations of open-source intelligence (OSINT), human intelligence (HUMINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), measurement and signature intelligence (MASINT), and geospatial intelligence (GEOINT). Students also become familiar with the various types of platforms, imaging systems, and sensors used in intelligence collection operations. Moreover, the course uses case studies based on previously released classified information to assist students in thinking about how to plan for collection operations in complex environments. Finally, students are introduced to ideas regarding the ongoing development of surveillance technologies and how they may be utilized to gather intelligence information in the future. Lecture Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 80 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: N- Normal (A, B, C, D, F) Major Restrictions: INSC- Intelligence & Security Studies Schedule Type (Primary): Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.