Universität Wien

280610 VO Radioactive Waste Management - Its Perception and Acceptance II (2011S)

2.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie-Geophysik und Astronomie

Lecture Schedule (jointly with BOKU): Fridays (12:00 to 13:00 hrs): 18.03.2011, 01.04.2011, 15.04.2011, 13.05.2011, 27.05.2011, 10.06.2011 and 24.06.2011; Institut für Sicherheits- und Risikowissenschaften der BOKU Wien, Borkowskigasse 4 (Baracke 4), 1190 Wien; for further information contact: Dr. Shaheed Hossain (shaheed.hossain@univie.ac.at)

Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Examination dates

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Classes

Currently no class schedule is known.

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Aims, contents and method of the course

MODULES OF BLOCK II (S 2011): -- Overview -- Introduction II -- Disposal of radioactive waste -- Sociopolitical aspects of radioactive waste management -- Waste management strategy and quality assurance -- Public acceptance -- Long-term Safety Assessment -- International cooperation

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

This series of lectures will highlight the main issues of concern related to radioactive waste management, including spent nuclear fuel and disused sealed radioactive sources, and put them into perspective. It will provide an overview of radioactive waste management covering technological, safety, security and non-proliferation aspects as well as policies, strategies, implementation and public communication based on national experiences. It will assist in increasing the understanding of radioactive waste management issues by all relevant stakeholders (e.g. public and interest groups, national authorities, organizations involved in radioactive waste management and the nuclear industry).

Examination topics

Considering the subject of the lecture, the lectures will be given in a rather interactive manner (in English) using MS Power-Point with detailed discussions, focusing on current status and trends, both in English and German. Depending on current events, one or two lectures will be modified as necessary. The so-called Blended Learning approach using the eLearning platform of the University has been introduced. Electronic copies of the overheads and other documents will be made available through the eLearning platform. These lectures will be suitably complemented by related technical excursions within Austria and its neighbouring countries.

Reading list

Refrences will be announced through lectures.

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