NPRE 480
Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering
NPRE 480
COURSE OUTLINE
Course Number: NPRE 480/GLOBE 480
Title: Topics in Energy Security
Catalogue Description: Examines the interplay between security and supplies of energy and survival essentials such as food and water. Topics covered can include: coal, oil, uranium, and natural gas and the evolution of importance of various fuels in the Franco-Prussian, First and Second World Wars, in subsequent conflicts in Southwest and Central Asia and in Africa, and in military planning for possible future conflicts. Some offerings will focus on regional issues such as evolution of the concept of energy and food self-sufficiency in India, Bangladesh, and China; the impact of drought and international drainage basin accords; building and securing fossil fuel pipelines; oil in the South China Sea; and the interaction between nuclear power and military security in Pakistan, India, China, Japan, and Korea. Same as GLBL 480. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 6 hours. Junior standing is required.
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Prerequisites: Junior standing is required. Composition I and Quantitative Reasoning I.
Purpose of Course: Provide students with an understanding of the historical and technical aspects of the interaction of energy and security.
Instructor: Clifford Singer
Credit: 3 Semester Hours; 3/4 Units
Meeting hours per week: 3
Class registration opacity: 16
Semesters course offered: REFER TO MASTER LISTING
Course last revised: January, 2003
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