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HLS 3301, Weapons of Mass Destruction 1

Course Learning Outcomes for Unit V Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:

2. Characterize the types of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). 2.1 Identify research pertaining to use of a specific WMD.

4. Examine how the use of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) impacts society.

4.1 Summarize information related to WMDs and terrorism. Required Unit Resources Chapter 5: Nuclear and Radiological Hazards, pp. 139–191 In order to access the following resources, click the links below. The goal of terrorism is to instill fear and create destruction and devastation. Global nuclear technology advancements have increased the risk of nuclear proliferation and created widespread challenges in protecting the nuclear landscape. The following article helps to tie in this information with the lesson material. Read pages 151–163 of the resource below. Acton, J. M., Brooke Rogers, M., & Zimmerman, P. D. (2007). Beyond the dirty bomb: Re-thinking radiological

terror. Survival, 49(3), 151–168. https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direc t=true&db=tsh&AN=25970219&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Responding to a nuclear and radiological hazard requires knowledge of the type of radioactive disbursement device (RDD) employed in the attack. First responders must first be assured that the attackers have been dealt with and the threat of further attacks has been removed. Before the first responders are deployed, personnel must be appropriately equipped to enter the attack area and be cognizant of continuing nuclear and radiological hazards and fallout material. The following article assists in linking this information to the lesson material. Petroff, D. M. (2003). Responding to 'dirty bombs'. Occupational Health & Safety, 72(9), 82–88.

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Unit Lesson The content for this unit lesson is presented through PowerPoint with audio below. On each slide, click on the audio icon to play the audio. You can refer to these lessons as needed.

UNIT V STUDY GUIDE Nuclear and Radiological Hazards

HLS 3301, Weapons of Mass Destruction 2

UNIT x STUDY GUIDE Title

Unit V Presentation PDF version of Unit V Presentation

Suggested Unit Resources In order to access the following resource, click the link below. Nuclear attacks by a radioactive disbursement device (RDD) are assumed to be possible but highly unlikely. Preparing for a dirty bomb attack that disperses radioactive material is crucial to understanding the nuclear and radiological hazards and risks associated with a nuclear attack. This accurate information sheet helps to explain the critical aspects of a nuclear WMD event. National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, National Research Council of the National

Academies, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (n.d.). Nuclear attack. https://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/prep_nuclear_fact_sheet.pdf

HLS 3301, Weapons of Mass Destruction 1

Course Learning Outcomes for Unit V Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:

2. Characterize the types of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). 2.1 Identify research pertaining to use of a specific WMD.

4. Examine how the use of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) impacts society.

4.1 Summarize information related to WMDs and terrorism. Required Unit Resources Chapter 5: Nuclear and Radiological Hazards, pp. 139–191 In order to access the following resources, click the links below. The goal of terrorism is to instill fear and create destruction and devastation. Global nuclear technology advancements have increased the risk of nuclear proliferation and created widespread challenges in protecting the nuclear landscape. The following article helps to tie in this information with the lesson material. Read pages 151–163 of the resource below. Acton, J. M., Brooke Rogers, M., & Zimmerman, P. D. (2007). Beyond the dirty bomb: Re-thinking radiological

terror. Survival, 49(3), 151–168. https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direc t=true&db=tsh&AN=25970219&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Responding to a nuclear and radiological hazard requires knowledge of the type of radioactive disbursement device (RDD) employed in the attack. First responders must first be assured that the attackers have been dealt with and the threat of further attacks has been removed. Before the first responders are deployed, personnel must be appropriately equipped to enter the attack area and be cognizant of continuing nuclear and radiological hazards and fallout material. The following article assists in linking this information to the lesson material. Petroff, D. M. (2003). Responding to 'dirty bombs'. Occupational Health & Safety, 72(9), 82–88.

https://search-proquest- com.libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/docview/221030916?accountid=33337

Unit Lesson The content for this unit lesson is presented through PowerPoint with audio below. On each slide, click on the audio icon to play the audio. You can refer to these lessons as needed.

UNIT V STUDY GUIDE Nuclear and Radiological Hazards

HLS 3301, Weapons of Mass Destruction 2

UNIT x STUDY GUIDE Title

Unit V Presentation PDF version of Unit V Presentation

Suggested Unit Resources In order to access the following resource, click the link below. Nuclear attacks by a radioactive disbursement device (RDD) are assumed to be possible but highly unlikely. Preparing for a dirty bomb attack that disperses radioactive material is crucial to understanding the nuclear and radiological hazards and risks associated with a nuclear attack. This accurate information sheet helps to explain the critical aspects of a nuclear WMD event. National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, National Research Council of the National

Academies, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. (n.d.). Nuclear attack. https://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/prep_nuclear_fact_sheet.pdf