WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF BEHAVIORAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES
HAWAII CAMPUS
Wayland Mission Statement: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically
challenging, learning-focused, and distinctively Christian environment for professional success, and service to God
and humankind.
Course Title, Number, and Section: POLS 3316 HI01 – Topics in Political Science (The U.S. Intelligence
Community)
Term: Winter 2015-2016
Instructor: Mr. John Walsh
Office Phone Number and WBU Email Address:456-5038 Email: john.walsh@wayland.wbu.edu or
walshj009@hawaii.rr.com
Office Hours, Building, and Location: Before or after class
Class Meeting Time and Location: Monday 1730 – 2200 Hickam Education Center (Hanger
2)
Catalog Description: Selected issues/topics in political science or political theory
Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive and detailed study of the U.S. Intelligence
Community - describing its collection and analysis organization, their activities, and the management
structure responsible for directing and supervising those organizations and activities. The course will also
address the issues and challenges facing America’s intelligence community in the twenty-first century
along with the oversight and accountability responsibilities of the Intelligence Committees of Congress.
There is no prerequisitefor this course.
Required Textbook(s) and/or Required Material(s): None
Optional Materials: The U.S. Intelligence Community Westview Press; Seventh Edition, (August 4, 2015)
ISBN-10: 0813349184; ISBN-13: 978-0813349183
Course Outcome Competencies: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge
of:
 The US Intelligence Community Collection and analysis organizations, their activities and the management
structure responsible for directing and supervising those organizations and activities.
 The issues and challenges in the 21st century,
 The oversight and accountability responsibilities of the Intelligence Committees of Congress.
Attendance Requirements:
Students enrolled at one of the university’s external campuses should make every effort to attend all class meetings.
All absences must be explained to the instructor, who will then determine whether the omitted work may be made
up. When a student reaches that number of absences considered by the instructor to be excessive, the instructor will
so advise the student and file an unsatisfactory progress report with the external campus executive director/dean.
Any student who misses 25 percent or more of the regularly scheduled class meetings may receive a grade of F in
the course. Additional attendance policies for each course, as defined by the instructor in the course syllabus, are
considered a part of the university’s attendance policy. A student may petition the Academic Council for exceptions
to the above stated policies by filing a written request for an appeal to the executive vice president/provost.
All Wayland students are expected to attend every class meeting; the minimum percentage of class participation
required to avoid receiving a grade of “F” in the class is 75%. Students who miss the first two class meetings without
providing a written explanation to the instructor will be automatically dropped from the roster as a “no-show.”
Students who know in advance that they will be absent the first two class meetings and who wish to remain in the class
must inform the instructor in order to discuss possible arrangements for making up absences.
Additional attendance policies: Attendance is very important to your success in this class. While tests may be made up,
lectures and class discussion cannot be replicated. Arriving thirty minutes late or leaving thirty minutes before class has been
dismissed constitutes an absence. In the event of an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to notify WBU and the instructor.
Absences will affect your grade. Sleeping in class constitutes an absence. Attendance will comprise 10% of the grade.
Statement on Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty: Wayland Baptist University observes a zero tolerance
policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per university policy as described in the academic catalog, all cases of
academic dishonesty will be reported and second offenses will result in suspension from the university.
Disability Statement: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of
Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in,
be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the
university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and
should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291- 3765. Documentation of a disability must
accompany any request for accommodations.
Course Requirements and Grading Criteria:
Course requirements:
Final Exam
Book Report & Presentation
Video Reports
Attendance
TOTAL
20%
50 %
20 %
10%
100%
(
Final Exam:
Will serve as a capstone project.
Book Reports:
Students will write a book report on a scholarly Intelligence topic. Students will also present their
findings in a powerpoint presentation to the entire class
Video Reports:
(Hybrid)
Students will watch several videos during the blackboard (online) sessions. Reports will be
completed for each video. Students will email their reports by the next class session. .
Participation:
(Attendance)
Students are expected to be prepared for each class and participate in class discussions.
Method of determining course grade:
Grading Scale:
90-100%
80-89%) B
70-79%
60-69%
Below 60%
A
B
C
D
F
(and complete all video online assignments)
(and complete 80% video online assignments)
(and complete 70% video online assignments)
(and complete 60% video online assignments)
The University has a standard grade scale:
A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69, F= below 60, W = Withdrawal, WP = withdrew passing, WF =
withdrew failing, I = incomplete. An incomplete may be given within the last two weeks of a long term or within
the last two days of a microterm to a student who is passing, but has not completed a term paper, examination, or
other required work for reasons beyond the student’s control. A grade of “incomplete” is changed if the work
required is completed prior to the last day of the next long (10 to 15 weeks) term, unless the instructor designates an
earlier date for completion. If the work is not completed by the appropriate date, the I is converted to an F.
Student grade appeals:
Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious academic evaluation. A
student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or
appropriate grading, may appeal the final grade given in the course by using the student grade appeal process
described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be made for advanced placement examinations or course
bypass examinations. Appeals limited to the final course grade, which may be upheld, raised, or lowered at any
stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a course grade must be submitted through the Executive
Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty
Assembly Grade Appeals Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more
proper evaluation.
Tentative Schedule:
Nov 12
Overview of the U. S. Intelligence Community (Chapter 1)
Overview of class requirements.
Presentation of the structure of the U.S. Intelligence Community.
Nov 19
Intelligence in General (Chapter 2)
National Intelligence Organizations: Central Intelligence Agency; National
Reconnaissance Office; National Security Agency; National GeospatialIntelligence Agency
Blackboard video: Spy Factory
Nov 26
Thanksgiving Break: No Class
Dec 3
Defense Intelligence Agency (Chapters 3 & 5)
Unified Commands and Joint Intelligence Centers
Dec 10
Military Intelligence plus Coast Guard (Chapter 4)
Scientific Intelligence Centers (Ch 6)
Dec 17
Federal Civilian Organizations: State; Treasury; Justice (FBI); Energy; Homeland
Security, Drug Enforcement Administration except Coast Guard (Chapter 6)
Dec 24
Christmas Break: No Class
Dec 31
Christmas Break: No Class
Jan 7
Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) (Chapter 7)
Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT) (Chapter 9)
Open Sources, Technical Surveillance and Enhanced Sensors,
and Document & Material Exploitation.
Civilian Remote Sensing Ventures
Blackboard video: Spies Above
Blackboard video: Rise of the Drones
Jan 14
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) (Chapter 8)
Space Intelligence (Chapter 10)
Liaison with Foreign Services (Chapter 13)
Jan 21
Human Intelligence (HUMINT) (Chapter 11)
Covert Operations (Chapter 16)
Counterintelligence (Chapter 15)
Blackboard video: Spy Tactics
Jan 28
Analysts, Analytical Techniques, and Production (Chapter 14)
Managing National Intelligence (Chapter 17)
Managing Defense Intelligence (Chapter 18)
Managing Intelligence Collection, Covert Action, and Information
Access (Chapter 19)
Feb 4
Intelligence Issues (Chapter 20)
Intelligence Challenges & Future
Congressional Oversight
Feb 11
Book Report Presentations
Final Exam
Videos are subject to change based on availability. Students will be notified via
blackboard of any changes.
Additional Information:
1. Homework is due on the assigned date. Provide electronicallyas an Email attachment.
2. Late homework will result in a lower grade (20% penalty per week).
3. Grammar as well as content and organization of content will be part of the grading criteria
4. Homework assignments must be typed and double spaced in Times New Roman 12.
5. Questions about an assigned grade must be resolved within a week after the assignment is returned to
the student. This is to avoid questions about grades arising at the end of the course or after the course is
over.
6. All exams and homework are to be the work of the student except for any study group oral
presentations.
7. Students need to use the internet to access information for the homework assignments.
8. Please no beepers or cellular phones in class unless they are placed on silent or vibrating mode.
9. Please do not bring children to class.
10. Always contact the instructor if you have difficulty with the course material, assignments, or should
personal situations arise where you need assistance. However, always contact the instructor as early as
possible for direction or assistance. Missed exams are not given at a later date as a matter of policy.
Extraordinary circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please ask for assistance or clarification if needed. Also note that education is a collaborative process
between the instructor and students—all of us have a role in the learning process. I hope this will be an
enjoyable and rewarding class for each of you!
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