Border Security (A9260), 5 op
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- Toteutus
- CCA1511
- Lukukausi
- 1/2015-2016
- Ajankohta
- 24.8.2015–23.12.2015
- Tyyppi
- SECURITY IN SOCIETY (A852)
- Ryhmä
- CCA15SY
- Kampus
- Laurea Leppävaara
- Opetuskieli
- englanti
- Opettajat
- Kivinen Lasse (Teacher in charge)
- Luennoitsijat
- Lasse Kivinen (LKi), Expert lecturers
- Tila
- Valmis
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Study unit Border Security (A9260), 5.0
Implementation CCA1511: 1/2015-2016 (24.08.2015 - 23.12.2015)
Type SECURITY IN SOCIETY (A852)
Groups Primary: CCA15SY Others :
Involved in the project
Lecturers Lasse Kivinen (LKi), Expert lecturers
Number of participants Minimum: Maximum:
Enrolment period 18.05.2015 08:00 - 31.05.2015
Main timing for implementation On working days during daytime
Applicabililty For exchange students: Yes For elective studies: No Open UAS student:
Yes Suitable for virtual UAS: No
Teachers Kivinen Lasse (Teacher in charge)
Campus Laurea Leppävaara
Main location for implementation At the campus
Implementation method Optima realization/student group Language: English Virtuality: 0 cr Integration of
R&D: 0 cr
Implementation class LbD supporting knowledge and skills development
Focus areas Security, safety and social responsibility
Evaluation at the latest 23.01.2016 Storing of graded material ends.: 23.12.2016
Exam days
Having completed the study unit the The student is able to:
student is able to ● understand the context of cross-border security environment as a part of the
context of international security environment
● understand border control and cross-border security and recognize their
development needs
● know the methods, means and some theory on the actorsagainst organized crime
and anti-terrorism
● know the basics of traffic and logistic operations in cross-border operations in the
context of security
● identify international movability and its threats and advantages
Previous studies
Learning objectives After the course the students is aware of:
- the main legal framework governing EU borders
- the main challenges and threats of EU borders
- the main stakeholders/ organizations and their roles governing EU borders
- the perception of borders and role of borders in a changing world
- the legal, ethical and societal aspects related to Border Management
- the technological trends in Border Management
- the principals of different processes in Border ManagementThe course focuses on
Border Security issues concerning Eu external borders.
Study material Pre-readings for the course will be up-loaded into Optima by 27.8.2015. Students are
expect to read the pre-readings.
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Compulsory readings during the course:
1. 12 Seconds to decide. In search for exellence: Frontex and the principle of best
practice. FRONTEX
publications.(http://frontex.europa.eu/assets/Publications/General/12_seconds_to_decide.pdf)Reco
readings (e.g. for the summer):
1. Martinez; Oscar J.: Troublesome Borders. Rev. ed., Published byTucson :University
of Arizona Press,2006.
2. Markus Heiskanen: Rajakeisarin uudet (v)aatteet. Käsiteanalyysi rajaturvallisuudesta.
Doctoral dissertation . Acta Universitatis Lapponiensis 257. Lapin yliopistokustannus:
Rovaniemi 2013. ISBN 978-952-484-635-6 (nid.). ISSN 0788-7604. VALIKOIDUT
OSAT! (Some copies in Laurea library)
3. Max Janzon: Realizing Border Security Culture in Finland (and Europe). Doctoral
dissertation. University of Helsinki, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of
Economic and Political Studies.
4. Lisa S. Nelson: America Identified: Biometric Technology and Society. 2010. (Some
copies in Laurea library)The study material will be defined and comfirmed by the
beginning of the study unit.
Tutoring and communication Tutoring:
Tutoring is available on contact days and upon request. The lecturer will also schedule
some mentorig time.
These times will be mentioned in SoleOPS. Other discussion times should be pre-agreed
with teachersCommunication:
Optima is used for formal information and material sharing.
Other means of communication will be agreed by the learning community commonly in
the beginning of the study unit.
Evaluation criteria and methods Overall course assessment: 5 excellent - 0 Fail
All excercises have to be accomplished in order to get credits and pass the
course.https://live.laurea.fi/en/for_students/execution_of_studies/evaluation_competence/evaluati
of assignment:
All assignments should be submitted into Optima returnbox (individual or personal).
Late returns have an impact on grading:
- 1 week late: minus one grade
- 1,5 weeks late: minus two grades
- 2 weeks late: minus three gradesOn expert lecturer days students are expected to be
present. If not the student will be allocated with an extra assignment.
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Project (name) Possible connection to European secuirty research project(s). To be confirmed at start
of the course.
R&D methods Assignments prepared in groups on given subject area. Group working and desk reseach.
Work strain This Course is a multiform course.Some contact days can be supplemented through
web-lecture or web-material.
The students will be given assignments/ readings between contact days.
Other arrangements Start of the Study Unit is at Thursday 7.9. 2015 at 1230hrs. By being present at this
first contact session the student is ensuring his/hers seat on the course.
On a Guest lecturer day and assignmets presentation days sattendance is mandatory.
Failure to not show up will lead to an extraassignment given by the lecturer.The lecturer
willup-load pre-readings and other material into Optima, Students shallfamiliarize
themselves with the material.
A Company visit to SAKO LtD, Rifle Company in Riihimäki is under planning. Sako is
the world's most prestigious rifle and cartridge brand.
This visit will taka a half-day and will be voluntary but highly recommened. The visit
will iclude company presentation, weapons in cross border environment e.g. legislation
& secure transportaion. If arranged, there will be a possibility for shooting trial at the
SAKO factory shooting range. Visit http://www.sako.fi/.
The dates and arrangements of the visit will be confirmed at the beginning of the study
unit by the lecturer.
The learning event plan is subject to changes, e.g. all the Guest Lecturers have not
confirmed their attendance yet and some dates are still open.
An up- to date plan will be introduced at the first contact day on monday 7.9.
Learning events
Date o'clock/at h Subject Content Status Teachers
24.08.2015 Pre-readings Pre-readings will be posted here latest Lasse Kivinen
23.8 by the lecturer. Students are expected
to
read the material before 31.8.
31.08.2015 12.30-15.00
2 Self-studies Individual work. The lecturer will send Lasse Kivinen
information and guidelines for the
students.No contact day.
07.09.2015 12.30-15.00
2 Contact Day 12.30 - 13.00 Start & 'Roll Call' Lasse Kivinen
13.15 - 15.15 Introduction of the Course,
administrative issues, agreeing on working
methods and communication, etc.
Topical discussion, creating content, and
assignments.
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15.15 - 15.30 Guidelines for further work
and media follow-up, Q & A; Closure
14.09.2015 12.30-15.00
2 Expert lecture 0. Administrative Issues Lv195A Lasse Kivinen
1. The evolving Borders of EU
2.European Border Strategy.Director Isto
Mattila / Laurea University of Applied
Science
21.09.2015 12.30-15.00
2 Expert lecture Future Challenges of Border Security Lv245 Lasse Kivinen
Matti Heinonen, Head of Section,
International Cooperation
Finnish Immigration Service
28.09.2015 12.30-15.00
2 No Contact Individual or group work on given Lasse Kivinen
Day assignments.
05.10.2015 12.30-15.00
2 Expert lecture 1. Border checks and border control 182 Lasse Kivinen
2 Finnish Border Guard
3. European System of Border
GuardsMajor Kimmo Tiainen, Finnish
Border Guards Headquarters.
12.10.2015 12.00-14.00
2 Company Company visit to SAKO rifle factory in Lasse Kivinen
visit Riihimäki.
Legislative
framework Start at of the visit 1200hrsin Riihimäki.
Closure at 1400hrs.
Date, agenda, and other arrangments to be
confirmed.(If visit is moved to an other
date the agenda for the contact day will
be:
1. Legislative framework concerning
European Borders
2. Main organisationsand their role in
European Boder Security)
19.10.2015 12.30-15.00
2 Expert lecture Organised Crime Lasse Kivinen
Master of Criminilogy Tuomas
Tammilehto, Laurea UAS
26.10.2015 12.30-15.00
2 Non-contact Team work on given assigments. Lasse Kivinen
day
02.11.2015 12.30-15.00
2 Expert lecture Professor Mahesh Nalla, School of Lasse Kivinen
Criminal Justice, Michigan State
University, USA:
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"Globalization, Governance of Security,
and the Implications for a New Order"
09.11.2015 12.30-15.00
2 Non-Contact Team work on given assignment. Lasse Kivinen
Day
16.11.2015 12.00-16.00
2 Border Team Work on given assignments. Lasse Kivinen
Security Non-Contact Day.
23.11.2015 12.30-15.00
2 Border Team Assignment presentations. Lasse Kivinen
Security
30.11.2015 12.30-15.00
2 Expert lecture Screening technology and biometrics in Lasse Kivinen
border security
Jarmo Saari, Director Sales and
Marketing, Ariki Oy
30.11.2015 Feedback Lasse Kivinen
Questionnaire
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07.12.2015 12.30-15.00
2 Border Team assignment presentations Lasse Kivinen
Security
14.12.2015 12.30-15.00
2 Presentations, Team assignments Lasse Kivinen
Closure
End discussion
Closure of the Study Unit 'Border
Security'
15.12.2015 Feedback Lasse Kivinen
Questionnaire
closes in
SoleOPS
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