Official NUC CCMAS syllabus

NUE 409 — Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards

1 unit · NUE department course · Nigerian universities

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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

communicate the essence of nuclear safety, security and safeguard
have a good knowledge of safety fundamental principles, requirements and guides for nuclear facilities from design, operation and eventual decommissioning
have a good knowledge of global nuclear security regimes
identify human factors in nuclear safety and nuclear security;
appreciate the interrelationship between nuclear safety, nuclear security and nuclear safeguard.

Course contents

Definitions of Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguard. Safety of plant design and operation. Safety of material handling. Fundamental Safety Principles, Safety Requirements and Safety Guides. International instruments for nuclear safety. Nuclear safety culture. Basic concepts of Nuclear Security. International and national legal instruments for nuclear security regulation. Potential threats to nuclear facility. Nuclear non-proliferation and counter-terrorism treaties. Nuclear Security Culture. interrelationship between safety and security, safety and security cultures, factors influencing nuclear security culture. Synergy between nuclear safety, security and safeguard. Case studies.

Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study NUE 409.

NUE 409 — Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards

What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

Course contents

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