Nuclear Weapons Orientation Course (NWOC MTT) (DNWS-NW-210 M)(v.3) Additional Details

Nuclear Weapons Orientation Course (NWOC MTT) (DNWS-NW-210 M)(v.3)

Issued by Defense Threat Reduction Agency/Defense Nuclear Weapons School

The course objective is to provide instruction on the U.S. Nuclear Weapons Program, issues and challenges facing the program today. Functional areas of nuclear weapons fundamentals, nuclear weapons effects, nuclear weapons stockpile, nuclear weapons issues, themes of safety, security, operational effectiveness, and proliferation concerns. Prerequisites: none

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Skills

Earning Criteria

  • The methods of assessment include case studies, examinations, quizzes, 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 management in the lower-division undergraduate category