PSCI1159A-W26
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Technological development has brought human civilization to the point at which we can destroy ourselves in a matter of hours using weapons of mass destruction. What effects do these weapons have on political, and social behavior? Do WMDs deserve their own classification, or is human behavior consistent regardless of the weapon? We explore the technology, political theory and policy that has risen around the prospect of human annihilation. This course includes a college-funded, week-long trip to the Middlebury in DC offices in Washington, DC. Travel takes place the last week of Winter term. Students should contact Professor Yuen directly for approval to register for the course. (not open to students who have taken PSCI 0242 or equivalent) (International Relations and Foreign Policy)
Technological development has brought human civilization to the point at which we can destroy ourselves in a matter of hours using weapons of mass destruction. What effects do these weapons have on political, and social behavior? Do WMDs deserve their own classification, or is human behavior consistent regardless of the weapon? We explore the technology, political theory and policy that has risen around the prospect of human annihilation. This course includes a college-funded, week-long trip to the Middlebury in DC offices in Washington, DC. Travel takes place the last week of Winter term. Students should contact Professor Yuen directly for approval to register for the course. (not open to students who have taken PSCI 0242 or equivalent) (International Relations and Foreign Policy)
- Term:
- Winter 2026
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 401 MNR 401
- Schedule:
- 10:30am-12:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (Jan 5, 2026 to Jan 30, 2026)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- In-Person
- Instructors:
- Amy Yuen
- Subject:
- Political Science
- Department:
- Political Science
- Division:
- Social Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CMP, SOC, WTR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 11631
- Subject Code:
- PSCI
- Course Number:
- 1159
- Section Identifier:
- A