Course # 33510 Section Number 1 Day(s) Tu Time(s) 3:30pm-6:20pm Term Winter 2025 Specialization Global Conflict Studies Energy & Environmental Policy Course Instructor Kennette Benedict Syllabus Syllabus 12/4/2023 While issues arising from technologies that have both military and civilian applications are not new, the nearly incomprehensible destruction from exploding nuclear weapons focuses the mind as few other dual-use technologies can. This course will examine the development of national policies and the international regimes on the uses of nuclear energy. We will review military doctrine and the plans for nuclear war-fighting as well as the effects on societies of developing and using nuclear weapons. We will review the history of international proliferation of nuclear technology and fissile material and examine efforts to curtail the spread of weapons. In the second part of the course, we will focus on the development of civilian nuclear power and on current policy to prevent accidents and dispose of nuclear waste materials. Political leaders often face policy dilemmas because nuclear technology and materials offer great benefit, as well as presenting great danger. We will explore these dilemmas throughout the course. Quarter Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Winter 2025 Nuclear Policy Kennette Benedict Tuesday 3:30pm-6:20pm Syllabus Recent News More news Student Profile: Salvatore Macchione, MPP Class of 2026 Tue., November 12, 2024 Student Profile: Shiyao Wang, MSCAPP Class of 2026 Thu., November 07, 2024 The 2024 Pearson Global Forum Spotlighted Negotiation and Agreement Around the Globe Wed., November 06, 2024 Upcoming Events More events Ask Admissions: Credential Programs Info Session Tue., November 12, 2024 | 7:00 AM UChicago Harris MSCAPP Panel Discussion Wed., November 13, 2024 | 9:00 AM Harris Campus Visit Wed., November 13, 2024 | 10:00 AM 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States
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