Terrorism and Transnational Crime

Course code Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.: 294381
Level The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).: 300-level
Credits Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.: 15
Subject: Defence and Security Studies

Course planning information

You must complete at least 45 credits from 200-level before enrolling in 300-level courses.

1 Demonstrate a critical understanding of the concepts of terrorism and transnational crime.
2 Critically discuss the ways in which terrorist organisations fund their activities.
3 Critically discuss the challenges to governments and international organisations posed by terrorism and transnational crime.
4 Demonstrate an understanding of international and NZ agencies whose activities are focused on terrorism and transnational crime.
5 Critically evaluate policies/practices aimed at reducing terrorism and transnational crime.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes: Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions: Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled): An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled): An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation: Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation: You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio: Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement: Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation: Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test: Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment: Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

There are no set texts for this course.