Emerging Technology and Security

Course Description

In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, this course delves into the major innovations reshaping today's defense and security landscape. Students will investigate a broad spectrum of frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics, autonomous weapons, and big-data analytics. Students will evaluate how these tools influence strategic planning and operational decision-making. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the geopolitical context, regulatory frameworks, and ethical considerations that accompany these developments. Students will develop critical thinking and risk assessment skills essential for navigating the security implications of emerging technologies. Note: This class reflects the changing infrastructure within international relations and how the US approaches global competition and cooperation. 550:790:326 Capitalism, Communism, and Fascism (3) Explores real-life questions about justice and injustice, equality and inequality, individual rights, and the common good. We will examine how political theorists have looked at the role of states and markets in different historical eras and from different perspectives to shed light on current debates about what the role of government should be and whether markets promote social and economic well-being.

Code

50:790:325

Credits

3

Subject

Political Science

Programs That Include This Course

• Bachelor's Bachelor of Arts in Political Science: Concentrations