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BSBD 640 Agents of Bioterrorism (3)
An examination of the probable weapons of biowarfare, including biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons, from several perspectives. Topics include their mechanism of action, biological impact, detection and recognition, epidemiology, and treatment. Their potential dangers and effectiveness are evaluated, and strategies for defense against attacks by such weapons are investigated. Discussion covers the bioethical challenges of anti-bioterror research.
BSBD 641 Biosecurity and Bioterrorism (3) (Formerly BIOT 681)
A review of bioterrorism, biosecurity, and government biodefense strategy. A review of the history and science of biological agents in agriculture and society is presented, followed by an in-depth examination of surveillance, public health preparedness, response, and recovery at the community, state, and federal government levels. Various aspects of the law are introduced, including the Posse Comitatus Act and federal and state quarantine powers. The mental health consequences of bioterrorism are also discussed. A case study of a hypothetical biological attack is analyzed in detail.
BSBD 642 Advanced Biosecurity and Bioterrorism (3) (Formerly BIOT 683)
Prerequisite: BIOT 681 or BSBD 641. A thorough examination of special and advanced topics in bioterroism and biosecurity issues. Topics will include, but are not limited to, the hidden biological warfare programs of the 20th century; advances in biotechnology and molecular microbiology and the dilemma of dual use research; domestic and foreign terrorist groups, including rogue states; state-of-the-art microbial forensics; ethics and civil rights; and current trends in policy development, consequence management, and public health responses to new threats to homeland security. In addition, students will have the opportunity to choose their own special topics during the semester for further in-depth analysis and class discussion. Future challenges in biosecurity are also covered by analyzing case studies of hypothetical threats and participating in a comprehensive bioterrorism exercise.