Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear weapons

Link al trailer del corso: https://www.edvance.it
Target: studentesse e studenti di CdS triennali
Lingua: eng
Il corso appartiene ad una serie?: No
Breve Descrizione:

The MOOC provides an introduction to the main scientific, technical, and applied aspects of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) weapons. The course addresses the fundamental characteristics of CBRN agents, their mechanisms of action, and their effects on humans and the environment.

The program is designed for master’s-level students and adopts a scientific and technical approach with academic outreach objectives.
Informazioni Base:

The course is organized into four modules, offering a structured pathway to explore different topics related to CBRNe threats.

Module 1 – Chemical Weapons

Module 2 – Biological Weapons

Module 3 – Radiological and Nuclear Weapons

Module 4 – Explosives

Each module includes video lectures and self-assessment quizzes.

The course also features a final quiz designed to assess overall learning outcomes.
Risultati Attesi:

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

  • describe the main types of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons and their mechanisms of action;

  • identify the fundamental characteristics of CBRN agents and their effects on human health and the environment;

  • understand the main risks associated with the dissemination and use of CBRN agents;

  • analyze, at an introductory level, the scientific and technical issues related to the prevention and management of CBRN events;

  • use appropriate scientific terminology to discuss CBRN-related threats in academic contexts.
Strategia di valutazione:

Learning assessment is carried out through:

  • successful completion of the module quizzes;

  • successful completion of the final quiz.
Attività Base:

  • Access to video lectures

  • Self-assessment quizzes for each module

  • Interactive exercises

  • Final quiz
Prerequisiti:

No formal prerequisites are required.
A basic university-level knowledge of scientific disciplines (chemistry, biology, physics) is recommended.
Livello EQF: EQF Level 7
ISCED-F: 0531 Chemistry
Categoria: Transdisciplinarità
SDGs: QUALITY EDUCATION
Docenti:

Enza Di Gregorio

Giuseppe Ferrauto
Carico Lavoro Totale (in ore/settimana): 6
Numero settimane del corso: 1
Contatti:

For any queries or technical issues relating to the course and the platform, please contact:

edvancedeh@unito.it

Contact details of the MOOC lecturer:

enza.digregorio@unito.it

giuseppe.ferrauto@unito.it