The Nuclear Age: Nuclear Weapons, War and Peace

Overview

Subject area

POLSC

Catalog Number

38500

Course Title

The Nuclear Age: Nuclear Weapons, War and Peace

Department(s)

Description

An analysis of how nuclear weapons have influenced international politics and military strategies, why states seek or forego nuclear weapons programs, the policies designed for nuclear nonproliferation, and the risks of nuclear crises, escalation, entanglement with conventional forces, and nuclear terrorism.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Course Attributes

WRIC - WRIC (Writing Intensive)

Credits

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Academic Progress Units

4

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

4

Requisites

035315

Course Schedule