The course will review the origins and evolution of nuclear energy, how it has been applied for both peaceful and military purposes, and the current and prospective challenges it presents. The purpose of the course is to educate students on the policy roots and technological foundations of nuclear energy and nuclear weapons so they are positioned to make original contributions to the field in their scholarly and professional careers.

This course will examine the evolution of nuclear energy and nuclear weapons, including current policy and technology issues. For many sessions there will be two separate meetings to start: one that emphasizes policy issues for technology-educated students and one on technology issues for policy-educated students. This will be followed by a general session for all students. Topics will include the evolution of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; nuclear weapons from the Manhattan project to the current arsenals; the Fukushima accident and the future of nuclear energy; and the challenges posed by North Korea, Iran and other nuclear weapons

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.