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Political Science
Description: This course provides a deeper understanding of the current security context and best practices and processes for physically safeguarding elections. Students learn the difference between physical and cyber threats to U.S. systems; tangible steps to protect election offices and their equipment; the use of audits to ensure the accuracy of elections; the integration of security into vendor relationships; and the connection between physical election security and citizen trust in elections and the evolution of technology used. Co-Convened with POS 411. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.
Political Science
Term : Fall 2025
Catalog Year : 2025-2026
POS 511 - Election Planning, Security, And Technology
Description: This course provides a deeper understanding of the current security context and best practices and processes for physically safeguarding elections. Students learn the difference between physical and cyber threats to U.S. systems; tangible steps to protect election offices and their equipment; the use of audits to ensure the accuracy of elections; the integration of security into vendor relationships; and the connection between physical election security and citizen trust in elections and the evolution of technology used. Co-Convened with POS 411. Letter grade only.
Units: 3
No sections currently offered.