NDD 710 - Nuclear Physics for Nuclear Deterrence Operations

(3 units)

This course examines the foundational physics that are relevant to professionals in the nation’s nuclear enterprise. It explains the primary concepts required to develop an understanding of how nuclear weapons work and the implications of nuclear fusion and
fission. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to explain these concepts.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. describe the foundational physics of nuclear weapons.
2. distinguish between nuclear fission and fusion.
3. communicate the fundamentals of nuclear physics to a non-expert audience.

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