NSEC 4538 - Weapons of Mass Destuction

Prerequisite: CJST 1100 or NSEC 1100. This is an advanced course designed to review the history and evolution of weapons of mass destruction. The key concepts and theories of traditional deterrence of nuclear weapons use and an understanding of the threat of chemical, biological, and radiological weapons will be emphasized. New security threats of a multi-polar WMD world in which states and non-state actors have access to such capabilities will be analyzed. 3 credits.