NUCL510 — Nuclear Energy Policy, Society, and Governance
NUCL 510 - Nuclear Energy Policy, Society, and Governance NUCL 510 - Nuclear Energy Policy, Society, and Governance 3 credits (Hrs: 3 Lec.) This course examines the complex interplay between nuclear energy technology, public policy, and society, equipping graduate students with the analytical frameworks needed to navigate the political, regulatory, and social dimensions of nuclear power. Topics include the history and evolution of nuclear energy regulation, domestic and international licensing frameworks, nonproliferation treaties and safeguards, nuclear waste management policy, and public risk perception and communication. Students explore how political, economic, and social forces shape nuclear energy decision-making at the national and international level, with attention to contemporary debates over nuclear power’s role in decarbonization, energy security, and sustainable development. Upon completion, students will be able to critically analyze nuclear energy policy, engage with diverse stakeholder perspectives, and contribute meaningfully to policy discussions in professional and regulatory settings.