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LIT 115 Introduction to Reference Services (3)
This course presents an introduction to library reference sources and services. Reference interview techniques, use of standard print and online reference tools, bibliographic databases, web search engines and subject guides, and online full-text books, periodicals, documents, and interlibrary loan services are among the topics included. This is a web-based distance course that involves service learning activities.
LIT 124 Library Administration (3)
This course provides an introduction to basic principles of library organization and management. Emphasis is on the practical application of management concepts to the effective administration of library systems. This is a web-based distance course. Prerequisites: LIT 115 or consent of instructor.
LIT 132 Library Technical Services (3)
This course is an introduction to library technical services. Acquisitions, processing, cataloging and classification are introduced. This is a web-based distance course. Prerequisites: LIT 115 or consent of instructor.
LIT 200 Seminar in Kentucky Literature (Subtitle Required) (3)
This is an online or computer-assisted seminar course in Kentucky literature recognizing, examining, and studying distinct regional differences and similarities with concentration on major contemporary and traditional Kentucky writers and their texts. Topics will vary, from a group of authors, and historical period or aesthetic movement, to a genre, a theme, or an aspect of literary theory.
LIT 230 Web Publishing for Libraries (3)
This is a course in web publishing for library web sites, including HTML code, web page authoring software, web page and web site design, and trends in library web sites. This is a distance education course with a service learning component. Prerequisites: LIT 115 or consent of instructor.
LIT 240 Literature of Appalachian Kentucky (3)
This is an online or computer-assisted introductory survey course in the Appalachian literature of Kentucky concentrating on the major contemporary and traditional writers who are distinctly identified with that region. Approaches may include a group of authors, an historical period or aesthetic movement, a genre, a theme, or an aspect of literary theory.
LIT 241 Literature of Central Kentucky (3)
This is an online or computer-assisted introductory course in the literature of Central Kentucky concentrating on the major contemporary and traditional writers who are distinctly identified with that region. Approaches may include a group of authors, an historical period or aesthetic movement, a genre, a theme, or an aspect of literary theory.
LIT 242 Literature of Western Kentucky (3)
This is an online or computer-assisted introductory survey course in the literature of Western Kentucky which concentrating on the major contemporary and traditional writers who are distinctly identified with that region. Approaches may include a group of authors, an historical period, or aesthetic movement, a genre, a theme or an aspect of literary theory.
LIT 243 Library Services for Children (3)
This course is a study of library services for children. Topics include library programming development and production, children's literature, collection development, Internet resources, and legal issues. This is a web-based distance course that involves service learning activities. Prerequisite: LIT 115 or consent of instructor.
LIT 245 Library Services for Young Adults (3)
This course is a study of library services for young adults from 6th to 12th grades. Topics include programming, collection development, the use of the Internet, and ethical and legal issues. Emphasis is on the development and promotion of young adult library services. This is a web-based distance course that involves service learning activities. Prerequisites: LIT 115 or consent of instructor.
LIT 247 Library Services for Adults (3)
This is a study of library services for adults. Topics include adult literature, collection development, reader's advisory service, programming, circulation services, reference services, and customer relations. This is a web-based distance course that involves service learning activities. Prerequisites: LIT 115 or consent of instructor.
LIT 248 Library Services for Preschool Children (3)
This course is a study of library services for preschool children, age infant to 5 years. Topics include library programming development and production, preschool children's literature, services for parents and for child care services, collection development, and legal issues. This is a web-based distance course that requires service learning activities. Prerequisite: LIT 115.
LIT 280 Genealogy Services in Libraries (3)
This course prepares librarians to provide quality services to genealogical patrons. Topics include: definitions of genealogy and motivations of patrons; genealogical data, sources, and research methods; reference interviews; orientation of patrons to genealogical resources; collection development; interlibrary loan; patron referral; and legal and ethical issues relating to genealogical research. This is a web-based distance course that requires a service learning project. Prerequisites: LIT 115 or consent of instructor.
LIT 285 History of Libraries (3)
This course is a survey of the development of libraries from ancient times to the present, with emphasis on academic and public libraries in the United States. Attention is given to the interaction of libraries with economic, social and political trends in the larger society. Prerequisites: LIT 115 or consent of instructor.
LIT 299 Selected Topics in Library Information Technology: Topic (1-3)
This course is designed to expand library course offerings as new technologies develop, new issues evolve, and/or to address local library issues. Topics may vary from semester to semester at the discretion of the instructor. Course may be repeated with different topics to a maximum of nine credit hours. This is a web-based distance course that involves service learning activities. Prerequisites: LIT 115 or consent of instructor.
LSI 100 Fundamental Principles of Physical Security (2)
An introduction to the basic elements of physical security techniques, along with the direction to implement a security program,emphasizing designing a physical security program to be as effective and unobtrusive as possible, and introducing security hardware and access control systems to increase the effectiveness of evaluation, recommendations and/or purchasing decisions. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 101 Perimeter Security (2)
An introduction to principles of perimeter security, including fences and walls; perimeter intrusion detection systems, including microwave systems, cable based fence sensors, buried cable and other technologies; defeat techniques, gate and vehicle barriers, and water-floating barriers. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 103 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems (2)
CCTV - Visual Monitoring Systems camera set up, lighting, environment, lensing, and sensitivity, with hand-on involvement, including live reviews of final results. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 105 Force Protection (3)
Training for U.S. Department of Defense and government security personnel, enabling them to create a comprehensive physical security outline for the protection of personnel and property at a mobile or fixed command. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 107 Intrusion Detection (2)
Current technologies in intrusion detection systems (IDS); including applications for IDS equipment, in both interior and exterior; techniques for office environments and industrial environments, including docks, yards and shipping/warehouse environments; and application of techniques; and components, including Microwave, Passive Infrared, and pros and cons of system components. Emphasizes total system design, including set-up of interior and exterior systems. Addresses Video Intrusion. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 110 Security Surveys (2)
Aspects of security, including personnel security, physical security, technical security, and computer information security. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 112 Security Surveys/Security Audits (2)
Basics of conducting a security survey; including risk and threat analysis, pre-survey preparations, creating the survey team, and conducting the survey. Identification of the proper procedure for preparing and conducting a security survey/audit in accordance with the delineated principles. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 115 Command Security Officer Training (4)
Training for Department of Defense and Government Security personnel to create a comprehensive physical security outline for the protection of personnel and property at a mobile or fixed command. Must be Department of Defense personnel to receive ATFP Level II certification. Prerequisite: Restricted to Department of Defense Personnel
LSI 120 Comprehensive Security Specialist (4)
Training for the security professional in all aspects of security, addressing current trends in policies and procedures, including physical security, crime prevention, security surveys and contingency planning for internal and external threats. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 125 Supply Chain Security (2)
Security throughout Transportation, Storage, Shipping and Receiving of cargo; discussing the concept of proactive verses reactive, planning and the overall needs of a security operation; discussing specific security systems, as well as the creation and implementation of security policies; and considering Security Design to look at ways to maximize the security benefit within operational (financial and aesthetic) constraints. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 127 Cargo Crime (2)
Threats to cargo while it is in transit, including containers, trucks, air cargo and movement through ports, addressing truck stops, modern piracy, proactive (preventive security) measures, as well as reactive (investigation and documenting) cargo theft issues. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 130 GSA: Locks, Vaults & Containers Certified Technician Training (4)
Instruction to successfully service, maintain, perform covert and forced entry, and repair GSA approved security containers. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 131 GSA: Locks, Vaults & Containers Certified Inspectors Training (1)
Certification instruction for inspector of GSA locks, vaults and containers. Certified inspectors are able to assess and certify the complete functionality of GSA locks, vaults and containers. Prerequisites: LSI 130 or consent of instructor.
LSI 140 Managing Terrorism and Other Crises (1)
An overview of domestic and international terrorist groups, introducing the concept of contingency planning in comparison to other types of operations planning, and providing basic knowledge regarding the management of a bomb threat and identification of explosives and incendiary devices. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 144 Terrorism (2)
An overview of International and Domestic Terrorism, introducing students to who terrorists are, what they are capable of doing, and when, where and why they would most likely strike. Includes Pre-Incident planning and Incident and Post-Incident response, as well as identification, through threat and risk analysis, of the proper procedure for, and response to terrorism. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 146 Crisis Management/ Contingency Planning (2)
Crisis Management/Contingency Planning. An NIMS approach to a consistent nationwide approach for Federal, State, Local, and Tribal governments to work effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 150 Professional Locksmithing (4)
Comprehensive hands-on knowledge of locks, providing the student with the information necessary to become a competent technician who can service, maintain, troubleshoot and master key any industrial key lock system. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 151 Basic Penetration of Safes (1)
Techniques and skills that are required to strategically drill into a container and defeat the locking mechanism in order to penetrate a safe or security. Prerequisite: LSI 153.
LSI 152 Combination Lock Manipulation (1)
Complex and in-depth investigation of the working of the combination lock that will provide the technician with the capability of determining the combination without drilling the lock. Prerequisite: LSI 153.
LSI 153 Safe Lock Servicing Mechanical and Electronic (2)
Instruction in the operation and servicing of mechanical and electronic safe locks. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 160 Fundamentals of Electricity (2)
Instruction in basic electrical principles, circuit design and application, and electrical components needed to comprehend the principles of electronic security systems. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 170 Electronic Access Control (2)
Instruction in the latest security technology utilizing electronic access control systems, enabling the technician to design, install, and troubleshoot the latest electronic access control systems. Prerequisite: LSI 160.
LSI 174 Access Control (2)
Current technologies in access control; covering access control equipment, from card readers to biometric readers; output devices, such as electric strikes and magnetic locks; pros and cons of system components. Emphasizes total system design, including set-up of zones access levels, and includes practical exercises to practice the techniques taught. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 177 IT Security (2)
A comprehensive overview of the ever growing threats of IT Security (Viruses, Worms, Trojans, DoS, etc.) and how these threats can impact an organization, outlining the tools, policies and procedures required to have a solid IT security program and reviewing the role that Incident Response, Disaster Recovery and Forensic play if a security breach occurs. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 180 Security and Crime Prevention Management (1)
Instruction allowing the security manager to anticipate, recognize and appraise crime risks, and to initiate some action to remove or reduce the risk. Includes discussion of security hardware and procedures, of conducting of physical security surveys, and of many specific techniques to prevent robbery, vandalism, and other types of crime. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 182 Managing a Security Operation (2)
Training for security managers to effectively and efficiently operate a security operation, including both security specific and non-security specific management issues. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 184 Guard Force Contracting (2)
Stresses the importance of applying sound selection and contracting procedures as it relates to Contract Guard forces. Covers identifying need of the guard force, justifying the need, solicitation of the contract, award of the contract and proper administration of the contract. Enables students to learn, through their participation in a series of exercises, how to determine need, establish source selection committees, selection criteria and develop inspection teams. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 185 Security and Crime Prevention Countermeasures (1)
Various methods of providing perimeter security and an analysis of security design. Examines the theory and application of closed circuit television systems, various applications and limitations of intrusion detection systems, and various types of protective lighting. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 190 Security Hardware and Bypass Techniques (1)
An introduction to the types of locks and locking systems currently available to the security profession, lock construction, and techniques to defeat locks. Prerequisite: Students will be required to undergo a criminal background investigation. If a student is presently employed by a law enforcement or federal agency that requires criminal checks, this requirement may be waived by LSI.
LSI 195 Tactical Entry (8)
Training for law enforcement or government personnel to gain safe entry into containers, rooms, buildings, facilities or vehicles. Prerequisite: Restricted admission to Law Enforcement Professionals and US Military Personnel.
