Clarkie Catalog

CHEM007

SCIENCE OF WEAPONS OF MASS DES

Also listed under 5 other titles
  • LAB: WEAPONS OF MASS DES
  • LAB FOR WPNS OF MASS DES
  • LAB: WPNS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
  • LAB FOR CHEM 007
  • WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
Department
Chemistry
Terms offered
11
Data refreshed
Sep 29, 2026

Description

Section information text: The science behind weapons of mass destruction will be discussed. Topics include low-technology explosives, nerve agents, biological agents and nuclear devices. In each case, introductory science concepts will be used to explain how the device or agent works. Historical examples will be reviewed, such as the Oklahoma bombing, Wisconsin Army Research Lab bombing, Tokyo Sarin subway attack, World War I gas attacks, Kurdish gas attack, anthrax letters and Hiroshima/Nagasaki. The technical basis for preventing the use of these weapons will also be discussed as will be the availability of information on the Internet. Fulfills the Science Perspective.

Syllabi

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Offering history & forecast 2010–2020

2004
2020
Sections offered by academic year and season, with estimated offering chances for future years above the divider
YearFallSpringSummerIntersession
2030 2030 Fall: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 fall terms since 2018. 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. 2030 Intersession: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029 2029 Fall: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 fall terms since 2017. 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. 2029 Intersession: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2028 2028 Fall: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 fall terms since 2016. 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. 2028 Intersession: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2027 2027 Fall: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 fall terms since 2015. 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. 2027 Intersession: 12% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2020 Not offered Not offered Not offered 1 section
2019 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2018 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2017 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2016 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2015 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2014 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data for this term
2013 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data for this term
2012 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data for this term
2011 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data for this term
2010 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data for this term
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term

Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.

Meeting times

Most recent first
  • Tue, Thu, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM ONLINE 2020
  • Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:00 AM–11:50 AM Sackler Science Center S223 2014-12013-12011-12010-12009-12008-1
  • Thu, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM Sackler Science Center S210 2014-2
  • Thu, 9:00 AM–11:00 AM Sackler Science Center S210 2013-3
  • Tue, 1:25 PM–3:30 PM Sackler Science Center S210 2013-2
  • Wed, 9:00 AM–10:50 AM Sackler Science Center S210 2012-3
  • Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:00 AM–11:50 AM Sackler Science Center S121 2012-1
  • Wed, 2:00 PM–3:50 PM Sackler Science Center S210 2012-2
Credit-bearing sections of CHEM007
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Intersession 2020-21Ernest R. Krygier JrOnline1 37 of 25 enrolled50041
Spring 2014Ernest R. Krygier JrLecture1 15 of 15 enrolled30517
Spring 2013Ernest R. Krygier JrLecture1 16 of 15 enrolled30517
Spring 2012Ernest R. Krygier JrFirst Year Intensive1 21 of 15 enrolled30517
Spring 2011Ernest R. Krygier JrLecture1 18 of 20 enrolled38863
Spring 2010Daeg S. BrennerLecture1 20 of 20 enrolled36071
Spring 2009Daeg S. BrennerLecture1 16 of 16 enrolled36071
Spring 2008Daeg S. BrennerLecture1 16 of 16 enrolled36071
Spring 2006Daeg S. BrennerLecture1 19 of 20 enrolled33865
Spring 2005Daeg S. BrennerLecture1 22 of 20 enrolled32336
Spring 2004Daeg S. BrennerLecture1 12 of 15 enrolled31927

No-credit sessions

No-credit sections of CHEM007
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2014Ernest R. Krygier JrLab- 9 of 8 enrolled30519
Spring 2014Ernest R. Krygier JrLab- 6 of 8 enrolled30518
Spring 2013Ernest R. Krygier JrLab- 8 of 8 enrolled30518
Spring 2013Ernest R. Krygier JrLab- 8 of 8 enrolled30519
Spring 2012Ernest R. Krygier JrFirst Year Intensive Lab/Disc- 9 of 10 enrolled30518
Spring 2012Ernest R. Krygier JrFirst Year Intensive Lab/Disc- 12 of 10 enrolled30519
Spring 2011Ernest R. Krygier JrLab- 8 of 10 enrolled38865
Spring 2011Ernest R. Krygier JrLab- 10 of 10 enrolled38864
Spring 2010Ernest R. Krygier JrLab- 14 of 10 enrolled36077
Spring 2010Ernest R. Krygier JrLab- 6 of 10 enrolled37403
Spring 2009Ernest R. Krygier JrLab- 16 of 16 enrolled36077
Spring 2008Ernest R. Krygier JrLab- 16 of 16 enrolled36077
Spring 2006Alan A. JonesLab- 19 of 20 enrolled33866
Spring 2005Alan A. JonesLab- 22 of 20 enrolled32337