CHEM0070
SCI. OF WEAPONS MASS DESTRUC
- Department
- Chemistry
- Terms offered
- 9
- Data refreshed
- Jun 30, 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.
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2010–2018
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 9% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 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: 11% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 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: 13% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 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: 15% chance, high confidence. Offered in 4 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2018 | Not offered | Not offered | 1 section | No data for this term |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered |
| 2016 | Not offered | Not offered | 2 sections | No data for this term |
| 2015 | Not offered | Not offered | 1 section | No data for this term |
| 2014 | Not offered | Not offered | 1 section | No data for this term |
| 2013 | Not offered | Not offered | 1 section | No data for this term |
| 2012 | Not offered | Not offered | 1 section | No data for this term |
| 2011 | Not offered | Not offered | 1 section | No data for this term |
| 2010 | Not offered | Not offered | 1 section | No data for this 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, 6:00 PM–9:30 PM Sackler Science Center S121 201220112010
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2018 | Ernest R. Krygier Jr | Lecture | 1 | 12 of 25 enrolled | 10050 |
| Summer 2017 | Ernest R. Krygier Jr | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 25 enrolled | 10050 |
| Summer 2016 | Ernest R. Krygier Jr | Lecture | 1 | 8 of 25 enrolled | 10050 |
| Summer 2016 | Ernest R. Krygier Jr | Lecture | 1 | 15 of 25 enrolled | 10659 |
| Summer 2015 | Ernest R. Krygier Jr | Lecture | 1 | 13 of 25 enrolled | 10050 |
| Summer 2014 | Ernest R. Krygier Jr | Lecture | 1 | 17 of 25 enrolled | 10050 |
| Summer 2013 | Ernest R. Krygier Jr | Lecture | 1 | 8 of 25 enrolled | 10016 |
| Summer 2012 | Ernest R. Krygier Jr | Lecture | 1 | 15 of 20 enrolled | 10061 |
| Summer 2011 | Ernest R. Krygier Jr | Lecture | 1 | 13 of 20 enrolled | 13585 |
| Summer 2010 | Ernest R. Krygier Jr | Lecture | 1 | 10 of 20 enrolled | 13154 |