GLOBAL TERRORISM IN THE 21ST CENTURY July 14 - 18, 2008, 8:30am-4pm Saint Louis University School of Public Health, St. Louis, MO This course is an introduction to the global threat posed by the growth of violent Islamic fundamentalism (VIF) including its evolution, motivation, recruiting, funding, and spread. This course may be taken for academic credit (3 credit hours), or for professional development. For more information, visit http://bioterrorism.slu.edu/summer08/summer08ibs.htm

BIOTERRORISM & EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES July 21 - 25, 2008, 8:30am-4pm This course introduces bioterrorism and emerging infectious diseases, including the rationale for using biological weapons, genetic engineering, and surveillance. This course may be taken for academic credit (3 credit hours), or for professional development. For more information, visit http://bioterrorism.slu.edu/summer08/summer08ibs.htm BIOSECURITY AND SAFETY FOR LABORATORIES July 28 - August 1, 2008, 8:30am-4pm This course will provide the learner with a survey of both Biosecurity and Biosafety as it relates to the use and handling of biological material in research and clinical laboratories. This course may be taken for academic credit (3 credit hours), or for professional development. For more information, visit http://bioterrorism.slu.edu/summer08/summer08ibs.htm

Those interested in learning more about our Institute and our master's degree and certificate program in Biosecurity & Disaster Preparedness are invited to visit our website at http://www.bioterrorism.slu.edu/.

Contact Info: Larry Bommarito Program Manager Institute for Biosecurity Saint Louis University School of Public Health 3545 Lafayette Ave., Suite 300 St. Louis, MO 63104 314-977-8135 bommarlg@slu.edu bioterrorism.slu.edu