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INSS 4301 (25390) Mark K. Gorman


Online class (Blackboard) Kelly Hall 213B

No meeting time / place Phone: 747-6180

Spring 2015 E-mail: mkgorman@utep.edu

INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS




Textbooks:

Heuer, Jr., Richards J. 1999. Psychology of Intelligence Analysis. Langley, VA: Center for the Study of Intelligence, CIA. (Available free online or on Blackboard)


Walton, Timothy. 2010. Challenges in Intelligence Analysis: Lessons from 1300 BCE to the Present. New York: Cambridge University Press.
Krizan, Lisa. 1999. Intelligence Essentials for Everyone. Washington D.C: Joint Military Intelligence College. (Available free online or on Blackboard)
Note: Supplemental readings will be listed on “Blackboard,” accessed from the https://my.utep.edu homepage.
Course Description: A general survey of the collection methodologies and analytic processes of the U.S. intelligence agencies. The course will begin with a description of the basic collection disciplines and examples of their application in the field. Then we will examine the processes and products of intelligence analysis. Last, we shall apply the tools of analysis to a contemporary national security issue.

Note: You should keep up with current news throughout the semester and thoroughly read the assigned materials. You will be required to participate in the discussion weekly.


Course Goals and Objectives- at the end of this course you will be able to:

DEFINE and describe the different collection disciplines or “INTS”

EXPLAIN how the “INTS” are employed against targets of interest

IDENTIFY and avoid biases, perceptual problems and organizational pathologies detrimental to intelligence analysis in both individuals and groups

APPLY critical thinking tools to understanding recent national security events

ANALYZE, synthesize, solve problems, and make decisions about intelligence issues

WRITE AND PROFESSIONALLY PRESENT a coherent analysis of a contemporary topic in a format typically utilized by the intelligence community
Course Requirements:

Participation and dialogue are essential to the seminar style employed in this class, even though it is online. Students will take turns at leading the discussion/debate. Tolerance and respect of each other’s opinions should be upheld, even when differences of opinion arise to stimulate the discussion. The academic grade will be composed of two tests, professionalism and participation, two research projects (one individual and one group paper) and a final presentation. The tests will count as 40% (400 points) of the final grade, discussion comments / participation will be worth 15% (150 points), and the two research projects and final presentation are worth 45% (150 / 200 / 100 points respectively).


Weekly Discussion Board Postings: Students must also post a minimum of two comments weekly before noon on Thursday beginning the first week of the course, either directly related to the readings or to your teammates discussion comments that week (preferably helpful and constructive). You are encouraged to question assumptions in the readings or related issues and make pertinent comments that may encourage further discussion or debate. Each comment will be worth up to 5 points (insightful comments score higher) (10pts/week - 150 points maximum). You are encouraged to make more than two postings if desired, but only the first two will be graded.
Specific paper / group project requirements:

The two research projects will center on a set of approved topics, unless specifically permitted by the instructor in advance. They must be of appropriate length (5-10 pages for paper #1, 12-15 pages for paper #2).. They should be written in a professional style, as if you were already working for an IC agency, without slang, cynicism, or opinions, and with proper grammar and spelling. The last paper will be a team project and all members of the team will receive the same grade unless determined otherwise by the instructor. It should be substantive, and employ realistic, quality analysis. You must also create a presentation of the team projects as if you are providing an 8-12 minute briefing to policymakers. All papers should be in 12 point font (Times New Roman or Courier) with 1 inch margins, double spaced. The in-text citations and reference list should be written in the APA documentation style (Example of APA documentation: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01) . UTEP Library resources may be accessed at http://libguides.utep.edu/content.php?pid=234281&sid=1938220 .



Other Deadlines: Assignments such as tests or research projects are due by noon Friday of the week noted in the syllabus. In rare, documented circumstances that you communicate to me in a timely manner, I may allow assignments to be submitted late. They may be penalized at my discretion. If the assignment is more than 3 days late without my permission, then no points will be given.
You must get into the habit of checking Blackboard at least once a day to make sure you do not miss any important announcements or events noted on the calendar.

I will be checking Blackboard and my UTEP e-mail regularly Monday -Friday between 7:30 AM- 4:30 PM. I do not necessarily check Blackboard or e-mails on weekends.


**Note: All times on this syllabus are in U.S. Mountain Standard Time**
Miscellaneous Items:

  1. WITHDRAWAL – you may drop the course on or before April 6th with a grade of “W” by completing the form at the Registrar’s Office. This is your responsibility – you will receive a failing grade if you just cease logging on to Blackboard.

  2. KEEP UP WITH YOUR ASSIGNMENTS weekly or you will fall behind quickly.

  3. CHEATING – by this time you should know you will visit the Dean of Students.

  4. EMERGENCIES– contact and provide documentation to me as soon as possible, and I will work with you to help as much as I reasonably can.

  5. PLAGIARISM– all material closely paraphrased or quoted must be cited! If what you are writing is not common knowledge and other than your own thoughts, use citations and references in APA format. Plagiarism of another person’s work requires me to report this activity to the Dean of Students.

  6. Please let me know as soon as possible if coordination is required with the Center for Accommodation and Support Services (CASS) for testing, note taking, or any other requested accommodation. You may contact the CASS at 747-5148.

  7. I AM HERE TO ASSIST YOU – if you wish to see me, please feel free to drop by my office or make an appointment.

  8. Late assignments will lose points at the discretion of the instructor.



Unit

TOPIC

READINGS / NOTES

WEEK OF

A


INTELLIGENCE / AGENCY ROLES AND FUNCTIONS / INTELLIGENCE CYCLE


SYLLABUS QUIZ / ORIENTATION FILES

KRIZAN – PROLOGUE & PART I

USNI 2013 http://www.dni.gov/index.php/intelligence-community/members-of-the-ic#nga


JAN 20

B

COLLECTION METHODOLOGIES

INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION ANALYST – CIA

CORE COLLECTOR – CIA

KRIZAN, PT III /

ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM SIGNATURES

CLARK - COLLECTION PLATFORMS
US SATELLITE IMAGERY 1960 – 1999

GLOBAL SECURITY “MASINT”

SBIRS VIDEO

HOW SHOULD WE EXPLAIN MASINT 

PREDATOR / GLOBAL HAWK / U-2, OXCART & SR-71
CRUMPTON, CH. 3

NDIC - INTERROGATIONS

HUMAN INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/khadr/readings/humint.html
TECHINT, COMPARISON, AND OPEN SOURCE

CYBER INTELLIGENCE – INSA

IMPORTANCE OF SIGINT IN COLD WAR

OPEN SOURCE MEDIA / NEWS & INFO OPEN SOURCE

GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE: http://en.citizendium.org/wiki/Geospatial_intelligence
INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION PROGRAMS & SYSTEMS / CLARK, MANAGING COLLECTION /

KRIZAN, PART IV



JAN 26

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Feb 2

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Feb 9

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Feb 16

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Feb 23

(TEST 1)


C

CRITICAL THINKING

http://www.criticalthinking.org/ctmodel/logic-model1.htm &

RICHARD PAUL AND LINDA ELDER “CRITICAL THINKING” (two excerpts on Blackboard)


HEUER, PART I , CH. 1,2 & 3

HEUER, PART II , CH. 4,5, & 6



Mar 2

PAPER #1 DUE

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Mar 16


D

INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS



WALTON, PT. I

CLARK – ANALYSIS

HEUER, PT. II, CH. 7

KRIZAN, PT. V

SCIENTIFIC METHOD

HEUER, CH. 8

WALTON, PT. II
ALTERNATIVE COMPETING HYPOTHESES EXERCISE

WEN HO LEE CASE STUDY (download ACH software at http://www2.parc.com/istl/projects/ach/ach.html)

TRADECRAFT PRIMER (PDF)
WALTON, PT. IV

WALTON, PT. V

WALTON, PT. VII / HEUER, PART IV

Mar 23


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Mar 30

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Apr 6

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Apr 13
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Apr 20


E


INTELLIGENCE PRODUCTS / APPLICATION


KRIZAN, PART VI

CIA PRODUCTS / PDB’s (JUNE 9,1967 & AUG. 6, 2001)

INTEL PRODUCTS / ICD 204 NIPF / SOME TYPICAL TITLES


Apr 27
(TEST 2)


F


ANALYTICAL BARRIERS


JAPANESE DENIAL & DECEPTION

GODSON – STRATEGIC D & D


PRESENTATION & PAPER #2 POSTED BY MAY 7th

May 4



Have some fun! (UTEP College of Liberal Arts is not responsible for the content of websites)
Optional final based on a chapter chosen by the instructor in the Walton book - TBA






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