Nuclear Policy, Security & Safeguards
Subject Code : MENB4023

This course reviews the development of national policy and of international institutions intended to control and harness nuclear energy. In addition, This course will seek to understand the role of international institutions in channeling nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, in preventing proliferation of nuclear weapons, and in harmonising national regulations to address the growing international trade in nuclear technology and materials. Next, this course is designed to review the principle features of nuclear security as currently practiced. The evolution of contemporary policy and relevant determining circumstances are discussed and evaluated.

This course also examines current issues in law, politics, military strategy, and technology in regard to weapons of mass destruction and related topics in international security, and review legal regulations and political relationships that determine the state of nuclear security at the moment. Analysis of nuclear security events and threats will also be included. This course will introduce all aspects of the nuclear safeguards in Malaysia and abroad and will build basic knowledge and understanding of nuclear non-proliferation, nuclear forensics and nuclear safeguards. In addition, this course will also discuss tools used to combat nuclear proliferation such as treaties, institutions, multilateral arrangements, and technology controls.

+ SUBJECT DETAILS

Credit Hours : 3 (Graded)
Lecture : 3 hours
Maximum per Class : 20 pax
Class Delivery : Online

+ TIMETABLE FOR SEPT 21/22

Section 01
Tuesday 1200 - 1300
Thursday 1400 - 1600

+ INTAKE INFO

SEPTEMBER 2021
6 Sept. 2021 - 5 Jan 2022

+ ASSESSMENT WEIGHTAGE

Quizzes + Group assignments 40%
Test 20%
Final examination 40%

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