Nuclear Weapons Orientation Course (NWOC) (DNWS-NW-210)(v.4) Additional Details

Nuclear Weapons Orientation Course (NWOC) (DNWS-NW-210)(v.4)

Issued by Defense Threat Reduction Agency/Defense Nuclear Weapons School

The course objective is to provide an overview of the U.S. Nuclear Weapons Program including issues and challenges facing the program today. It specifically covers the functional areas of nuclear weapons fundamentals, effects, stockpile issues, safety, security, operational effectiveness, and proliferation concerns. A tour of the classified Nuclear Weapons Instructional Museum is also included. Prerequisites: None

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Skills

Earning Criteria

  • The methods of assessment include case studies, examinations, quizzes, performance rubrics/checklists, with a minimum passing score of 70%.
  • Instructional strategies include: audio visual materials, case studies, discussion, practical exercises, lectures.

Endorsements

  • American Council on Education

    American Council on Education

    This credential has been successfully evaluated by the American Council on Education for college credit. It is recommended for a total of 2 college credits. For more information about ACE Learning Evaluations, visit www.acenet.edu.
  • American Council on Education

    American Council on Education

    2 semester hours in Risk Assessment in the lower-division undergraduate category