SCMT552  - Physical Security Systems Design

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The course presents the student with a comprehensive study of physical security assessments and operational issues in the 21st century. Issues discussed and surveyed include: assessments (threat, risk and needs), surveys and audits, surveillance and detection, physical controls, and access controls with a focus on planning and system design, integration, implementation, and management. Additionally, the student is exposed to the integrated system acquisition process. Emphasis is placed on assessing vulnerabilities and distinguishing terms or risk assessment, threats, countermeasures, and cost benefit analysis to meet the need for protection of assets.

 

Prerequisites

N/A

Corequisites

N/A

Schedule of Classes

Registration Dates Course Dates Session
11/30/09 - 04/25/10 05/03/10 - 06/27/10 Spring 2010 Session I - 8 Week session
01/25/10 - 06/27/10 07/05/10 - 08/29/10 Summer 2010 Session B - 8 Week session
03/29/10 - 08/29/10 09/06/10 - 10/31/10 Summer 2010 Session D - 8 Week session
04/26/10 - 09/26/10 10/04/10 - 11/28/10 Fall 2010 Session B - 8 Week session
06/28/10 - 11/28/10 12/06/10 - 01/30/11 Fall 2010 Session D - 8 Week session

Course Materials

Book Title: Design and Evaluation of Physical Protection Systems, 2nd Ed
ISBN: 075068352X
Publication Info: Butterworth Heinemann

Book Title: Integrated Security Systems Design: Concepts, Specifications, and Implementation
ISBN: 0750679093
Publication Info: Butterworth Heinemann

 
 
 

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