Transportation and Border Security

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of modern border and transportation security challenges, as well as the different methods that are employed to address those challenges. The course explores topics associated with border security and security for transportation infrastructure, including seaports, ships, aircraft, airports, trains, train stations, trucks, highways, bridges, rail lines, pipelines and buses. Technological solutions employed to enhance the security of borders and transportation systems are explored. Students are required to discuss the legal, economic, political and cultural concerns and impacts associated with transportation and border security. Offered at irregular intervals.