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Apr 23, 2024
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NP 630 - Fundamental of Nuclear Safeguards (1 unit)
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the various aspects related to the control and accounting of nuclear materials at a state level —serving as an introduction to key concepts, terms and approaches that support both domestic and international efforts to improve nuclear safeguards.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 1
Offered: Every Summer
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
2. identify the purpose and mission of a state-level Nuclear Material Control and Accountability program.
3. describe the elements of Material Control and Accountability programs and their integration with other security elements to mitigate against theft/sabotage of nuclear & radiological materials.
4. identify State, Competent Authority and license holder responsibilities for implementing a Nuclear Materials Control and Accountability program.
5. describe basic nuclear material accounting principles and the concept of localization of loss.
6. demonstrate understanding of the role of statistical uncertainty in nuclear material accounting.
7. demonstrate understanding of the role of Nuclear Material Measurement and Measurement Control.
8. articulate how Nuclear Material Control integrates into an overall nuclear security program.
9. recommend requirements for the accounting and control of nuclear materials in use, storage, and during transport against theft, sabotage and cyber threats.
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