HLSS231 - History of Explosive Ordnance Disposal
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This course is a dynamic and information packed introduction to the history of incendiaries and explosives. Included is a short study of the origins of modern-day Bomb Disposal and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Teams and their evolving techniques. The course examines areas and ideas from the ancient mystique of “Greek Fire” and the inventions of gunpowder and high explosives, up to modern-day nuclear reactions and weapons of mass destruction. The course provides an in-depth understanding and appreciation of the history and background of the science and mechanics applied to explosive technologies, and provides for a better understanding of those who work to render safe unexploded hazards.
Prerequisites
N/A
Corequisites
N/A
Schedule of Classes
| 09/26/11 - 02/26/12 |
03/05/12 - 04/29/12 |
Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 10/31/11 - 03/25/12 |
04/02/12 - 05/27/12 |
Spring 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
| 11/28/11 - 04/29/12 |
05/07/12 - 07/01/12 |
Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session |
| 12/26/11 - 05/27/12 |
06/04/12 - 07/29/12 |
Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 01/30/12 - 06/24/12 |
07/02/12 - 08/26/12 |
Summer 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
| 06/25/12 - 11/25/12 |
12/03/12 - 01/27/13 |
Fall 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
Course Materials
| Book Title: |
Cook, Baker, Candlestick Maker
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| ISBN: |
160860098X
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| Publication Info: |
Strategic Book Publishing
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| Author: |
Skinner, Frank
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| Unit Cost: |
$17.00
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| Book Title: |
Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, and Pyrotechnics : The History of the Explosive That Changed the World
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| ISBN: |
0465037224
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| Publication Info: |
Basic Books; New Ed edition (April 26, 2005)
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| Author: |
Jack Kelly
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| Unit Cost: |
$11.75
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