BIOD 760: National Security Technology and Policy
BIOD 760-001: National Sec Technology/Policy
(Spring 2027)
04:30 PM to 07:10 PM R
Van Metre Hall (formerly Founders Hall) 468
Section Information for Spring 2027
Restricted to Biodefense and International Security students.
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Course Information from the University Catalog
Credits: 3
Introduces students to the intersection of science, technology, and policy in national security. Will examine the players in the formation of science policy; the roles they play; how the types, uncertainties, and availability of data affect science policy debates; and how science policy decisions are made. Topics to be covered include weapons of mass destruction, nonlethal weapons, nanotechnology, bioengineering, energy security, and pandemic influenza. Offered by Schar Govt/International Affrs. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:
Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Washington Consortium level students.
Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
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