OSHER 631 - Nuclear Power and Waste: Impacts and Issues

How do you feel about a nuclear power plant or any other kind of nuclear facility in Utah? Take this class and learn from experts what you need to know to make informed decisions regarding legislation, public policy, risks and benefits of nuclear technology. As we all know, the power and radiation generated by nuclear power plants go hand in hand and represent the light and dark side of this technology. This course will cover the effects of radiation on human health based on current epidemiology studies, environmental impacts of transporting radioactive particles, applications of radioactivity that affect the economy, and the political and technical controversies over nuclear power and nuclear waste. Each topic will be addressed by invited speakers active in current research programs.