Core Curriculum 30.08 - The Making of the Atomic Bomb

Institution:

CUNY Brooklyn College

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Description:

3 hours; 3 credits The history of the development of the atomic bomb. The scientific breakthroughs of the first half of the twentieth century that led to it. The political context in which the bomb developed. The personal stories of the leading scientists involved. The moral issues arising from the development and use of the bomb. Prerequisite: Junior standing and satisfaction of all lowertier requirements in Scientific Inquiry.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.brooklyn.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 951-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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