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TACT
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Terrorist Agent Control Technology
In 2003 Kirkwood received a grant from the National Science Foundation
through which they developed nine credit hours of instruction
in the form of learning objects that could be utilized as stand-alone
coursework or incorporated into existing curricula. These courses
were developed in such a way that they can be utilized in a traditional
classroom setting as well as in an on-line or Internet-assisted
learning environment.
 The
Terrorist Agent Control Technology (TACT) program is designed
to provide a basic scientific understanding of the biological
and chemical agents used by terrorists as well as introduce the
instrumentation and techniques used to sample and detect the agents.
Since the fall of 2005, students have enrolled in the TACT initiative
credit courses through Kirkwood Community College and other partner
schools. The students are able to access the courses at their
convenience, enhancing their education while not conflicting with
their individual traditional classroom commitments. In this way
they are able to complete the TACT Certification concurrently
with their primary degree program.
The courses have also been adapted for continuing educational
opportunities through the ABIH (American Board of Industrial Hygienists)
and PACE (Professional Acknowledgement for Continuing Education).
TACT Curriculum
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Perspectives on Terrorism |
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Is terrorism a new concept? What can be done to prepare?
What is the psychological impact of terrorism? These and
other questions are answered as students explore the many
perspectives on terrorism. |
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Biological Agents of Terrorism |
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From an outbreak of smallpox to a citywide case of botulism,
students identify potential biological agents, examine their
impact, and review appropriate response plans. |
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Chemical Agents of Terrorism |
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Industrial chemicals as well as military agents that
pose a threat to our security are detailed as the student
examines the effects of these potential agents of terrorism. |
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Facility Security and Deterrents to Terrorism |
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A terrorist attack can be internal or external; from
these two extremes, students identify how to safeguard their
infrastructure, minimize the likelihood of attack, and how
best to recover after an incident. |
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Terrorist Agent Monitoring and Detection |
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From continuous monitoring to sampling for and detection
of a suspected agent, students explore worlds of PID, IR,
and GC Mass Spectroscopy, Immunofluorescence, and PCR Technology. |
Take one TACT course or take them all and earn your certification.
Start today with either Perspectives on Terrorism or Biological
Agents of Terrorism. Continue your training with Chemical Agents
of Terrorism, Facility Security and Deterrents to Terrorism, and
Terrorist Agent Monitoring and Detection.
Want to try a sample of the
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www.et-online.org |
To register for
these courses, please call
Doug Elam at 1-800-464-6874.
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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