Security Engineering and Administration Technology

Course List

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SEAT 1000 - Intro to Security Administration and Technology (3 credit hours)
An overview of the scope of the security industry providing an historical perspective on the development of the security field with an emphasis on current role and function. Aspects of protecting people, information and physical assets are examined. Principles and frameworks for recognizing security issues and solutions are introduced within the contexts of contemporary business, government and public settings.

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SEAT 1100 - Investigation Techniques (3 credit hours)
This course introduces students to the different types of security investigations applicable in a variety of public and private settings. Interviewing techniques, development of investigative documentation and observation skills and use of technical resources for investigative purposes are covered.

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SEAT 1300 - Emergency Planning (3 credit hours)
This course introduces the student to emergency planning and management relative to a variety of human and natural disasters. Tools such as security surveys and audits are introduced and practiced in application activities. Students learn to identify and analyze potential disasters, to provide corrective action and to plan, organize and implement contingency and recovery programs.

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SEAT 1400 - Security Systems (4 credit hours)
This course analyzes various alarm sensors and other devices used in security alarm systems. Students are introduced to a variety of alarm systems and applications. A critical review of alarm devices takes place focusing on purpose and use, limitations, benefits, environmental restrictions, response system installation and maintenance requirements.

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SEAT 1500 - Security Management (3 credit hours)
This course is an overview of principles and issues in security management. Topics include personnel management, security planning and evaluation, organizational leadership and communication, and recruitment and training

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SEAT 1600 - Installation Practices (4 credit hours)
This course includes methods for bending, installing and fastening conduit. Fishing and installation of wires and cables is practiced in the lab environment. This course emphasizes low voltage wiring in residential and commercial buildings and the ULC requirements of protective wiring, access control systems and video surveillance systems. Functionality, installation practices and wiring methods of alarm systems are emphasized.

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SEAT 1700 - Physical and Personnel Security (3 credit hours)
This course examines principles of both physical and personnel security. Risk management and vulnerability assessment are included along with aspects of facility and environmental architecture, physical security methods, loss prevention strategies, guard forces and government public safety infrastructure. Students demonstrate integration of security components for specific threats.

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SEAT 1900 - Legal Aspects of Security Administration (3 credit hours)
This course is an overview of important legal and ethical issues regarding security administration. Students examine such issues as personnel law and obligations, contracts, constitutional rights of individuals, legal liability of security professionals and organizations, regulatory and legal compliance, and ethical standards.

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SEAT 2400 - Security Systems II (4 credit hours)
T his course emphasizes specialized security system applications such as closed circuit television (CCTV), sound-triggered movement detection technology and related sensing systems, and card access systems. Students gain a sound knowledge of system components related to the security alarm industry. (Prerequisite: SEAT 1400)

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SEAT 2500 - Security Management II (3 credit hours)
This course is a continuation of Security Management I with the student applying principles of management to security administration. Topics include personnel management, security planning, regulatory compliance, organizational leadership and communication. (Prerequisite: SEAT 1500)

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SEAT 2600 - Special Topics in Security Administration Technology (1-4 variable credit hours) This course provides the opportunity for the student to explore contemporary issues, problems, trends and controversies in the security field. The course supplements the core and elective courses in the Security Administration and Technology curriculum by focusing on issues of current and special interest. Course may be repeated for credit.

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SEAT 2800 - Professional Practice (3 credit hours)
This course is considered the capstone course of the SEAT Program. Upon completion of this course, students will have the opportunity to take the examination that, if passed with a score of 70% or better, will result in national certification with the International Foundation of Protection Officers (IFPO) as a Certified Protection Officer (CPO). This certification is recognized throughout the industry as indicative of achievement of the basic skills necessary to be a security professional. There are other certifications available as one progresses through the security industry but the CPO is the basic foundation for all others.

SEAT 2800 covers alarm system fundamentals, field notes and report writing, traffic control, patrol principles, information security, explosive devices and hazardous materials, effective communications, VIP protection, use of the riot baton, basic handgun techniques, use of force, liability issues, and much, much, more. Pellissippi is pleased to partner with IFPO to offer this certification opportunity for our students who will soon be graduating and entering the workforce.

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SEAT 2900 - Internship in Security Administration and Technology (3 credit hours)
This course is designed to give students practical work experience in the public/private/government security field. Individual conferences are arranged instead of class attendance. (Prerequisite: Second-year status, minimum of 2.5 GPA in SEAT courses, consent of instructor.)

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