Simulating Nuclear Non-Proliferation

Course Number: 84-601 A4

Sitting at the crossroads of political science, national security, and technology, nuclear non-proliferation often involves using physical science to solve some of the globe's most crucial and complex issues, including WMD proliferation and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. In this micro-course and simulation, the students will learn about the cutting-edge fields of non-proliferation and international safeguards from Brookhaven National Laboratory experts, and get to experience the technical and political challenges of enforcing non-proliferation rules. The virtual, five-week, once-a-week course will include modules on the nuclear fuel cycle; causes of nuclear proliferation; the nuclear non-proliferation regime; technical, legal, and political aspects of nuclear safeguards; and a simulation in which students will play the role of IAEA inspectors. Class sessions will occur on April 2, 9, 23, 30, and May 7.

Required/Elective: Elective
Units: 3
Location(s): Pittsburgh (remote-only instruction)