Fundamentals of Nuclear Security
- https://rsp.sandia.gov/unr-courses/fundamentals-of-nuclear-security/2024-10-25
- Fundamentals of Nuclear Security
- 2024-10-25T08:00:00-06:00
- 2024-10-25T17:00:00-06:00
- When Oct 25, 2024 from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM (US/Mountain / UTC-600)
- All dates Oct 25, 2024 from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM There are 4 more occurrences.
- Where Sandia National Laboratories
- Contact Name Luke Gilbert
- Contact Phone (505) 844-5937
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Fundamentals of Nuclear Security, October 21-25, 2024, at Sandia National Laboratory, Albuquerque, NM: This course provides a comprehensive overview of the various aspects related to nuclear security—serving as an introduction to key concepts, terms and approaches that support both domestic and international efforts to improve nuclear security.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the contents of key IAEA Nuclear Security Series (NSS) documents (NSS-13, NSS-25G, NSS-7).
- Explain the role of nuclear material accounting and control as an element of nuclear security and how it can be integrated with physical protection systems.
- Describe the recommendations for physical protection, accounting, and control against theft and sabotage.
- Discuss how attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs impact nuclear security effectiveness.
- Demonstrate an understanding that there is a credible threat to nuclear material, and to associated facilities, activities and information.
- Apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
The course tuition and materials for this course is $2500. Please click here to make your payment.
If you are interested in attending this course or have any questions, please contact Luke Gilbert at (505) 249-6225 (M) or E-mail at lgilber@sandia.gov.