The following courses have been developed by ACDIS faculty with support from the ACDIS program or they are developed and taught by other University of Illinois faculty with a significant portion of the course being devoted to security, conflict, and nonproliferation issues. Information on the courses can be obtained from the faculty member who regularly teaches the course, from the department listing the course, or in some cases from the ACDIS office.

Spring 2008

EPS 199/SOC 196 (Vietnam and Globalization of Student Protests) Examines the Vietnam war and the globalization of student protests (and counter protests) in U.S., Germany, France, Italy, Britain, Mexico, Ireland, Japan, and other countries during the turbulent 1960s, and considers both similarities and differences in today’s student concerns related to various globalized multi-sided issues during the 2000s. First Year Discovery Program course. Registration restricted to freshmen. 3 hours.

GEOG/GLBL 110 (Geography of International Conflicts) Focuses on contemporary cultural conflicts, competition among nations for economic and mineral resources; treats territorial disputes from a cultural and geographic perspective. Case studies vary to illustrate types of contemporary conflicts. 3 hours.

GEOL/GLBL/ENVS 118 (Natural Disasters) Introduces the nature, causes, risks, effects, and prediction of natural disasters including earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, subsidence, global climate change, severe weather, coastal erosion, floods, mass extinctions, and meteorite impacts; covers geologic principles and case histories of natural disasters as well as human responses (societal impact, mitigation strategies, and public policy). 3 hours.

HIST/GLBL 251 (War, Military Institutions, and Society Since 1815) Land and naval warfare since Napoleon; technology, tactics, strategy, administration, and military institutions in themselves and as they relate to western and non-western societies; and conventional and nuclear warfare. 3 hours.

PHYS/GLBL 280 (Nuclear Weapons and Arm Control) Beginner’s course on the physics of nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon effects, delivery systems, and defenses against nuclear attack; non-technical, but about technology. Designed to assist students in making informed judgements about nuclear armaments and arms control; includes presentation of current issues. This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for an Advanced Composition course. 3 hours.

PS/GLBL 283 (Introduction to International Security) Surveys the major issues associated with arms control, disarmament and international security. Also examines the military, socio-economic, and political dimensions of weapons systems, military strategy, the ethics of modern warfare, nuclear proliferation, and regional security issues. 3 hours.

SOC 396 (War, the Military, and Society in Global Perspective) Examines the modern military as a social institution, i.e., as a set of patterned activities that fulfill one of society’s fundamental needs and "militarism"—the extension of military influence into civilian social, political, economic and cultural life. 3 hours.

NPRE/GLBL/PS 480 (Topics in Energy and Security) Examines the interplay between security and supplies of energy, mineral resources, and water. Traces the evolution of thte importance of various fuels (including coal, oil, uranium, and natural gas) in the Franco-Prussian, First and Second World Wars, in subsequent conflicts in Asia and Africa, and in military planning for possible future conflicts. Reviews relevant theories of international conflict and examines the role of individual leaders versus institutional factors in the precipitation and outcome of pivotal wars. Reviews data and results of econometric analyses relevant to past and projected future energy use and discusses the role of policy formation and execution in influencing uncertainties about outcomes. Junior standing is required. Prerequisite: Composition 1 and Quantitative Reasoning 1. 3 hours.

NPRE/GLBL 483 (Seminar on Security) Technology and security issues are analyzed through preparation of reports on a weekly seminar chosen from a regular seminar offering or an alternative approved list. Topics covered include technology of domestic and international security and the regional and international contexts that influence the nature of security problems. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 2 hours. Junior standing is required. Prerequisite: Composition 1. 1 hour.

MATH 490 (Math Issues in National Security II) is a sequel to MATH 267 which goes more deeply into the underlying mathematical structure of the subjects introduced in MATH 267. These include ballistic missile defense, game theory, applications of probability to decision making and risk management, and applications to other aspects of physical, biological, and social sciences that affect national security. It is advised that students who take this course have recently studied differential equations. Prerequisite: completion of MATH 267 or consent of instructor. 1-4 hours.

Note: other courses to be offered in spring 2008 may be added to this list as additional information becomes available.

University Class Schedule for Spring 2008

Complete ACDIS Course Guide (A list of currently and recently offered GLBL and security studies courses)

Fall 2007

GEOG/GLBL 110 (Geography of International Conflicts) focuses on contemporary cultural conflicts, competition among nations for economic and mineral resources; treats territorial disputes from a cultural and geographic perspective. Case studies vary to illustrate types of contemporary conflicts. Students must register for one lecture-discussion and one quiz section. This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a UIUC Social Sciences course. 3 hours.

GEOL/GLBL 118 (Natural Disasters) introduces the nature, causes, risks, effects, and prediction of natural disasters including earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, subsidence, global climate change, severe weather, coastal erosion, floods, mass extinctions, and meteorite impacts; covers geologic principles and case histories of natural disasters as well as human responses (societal impact, mitigation strategies, and public policy). This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for a Physical Sciences course. 3 hours.

NPRE/GLBL 201 (Energy Systems) examines patterns of energy production and utilization and discusses the technical aspects of renewable energy resources, advanced fossil fuel systems and advanced nuclear systems. Prerequisite: MATH 220 or MATH 221; one of PHYS 101, PHYS 211, CHEM 104, CHEM 204, ME 300. 2 or 3 hrs.

RLST/ANTH/GWS/GLBL 403 (Women in Muslim Societies) Examination of gender ideologies and social realities affecting the lives of women in various Muslim countries. Same as HIST 434. Prerequisite: a course in Islam or the Middle East, or consent of instructor. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.

NPRE/GLBL 483 (Seminar on Security) Technology and security issues are analyzed through preparation of reports on a weekly seminar chosen from a regular seminar offering or an alternative approved list. Topics covered include technology of domestic and international security and the regional and international contexts that influence the nature of security problems. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 2 hours. Junior standing is required. Prerequisite: Composition 1. 1 hour.

University Class Schedule for Fall 2007

Complete ACDIS Course Guide (A list of currently and recently offered GLBL and security studies courses)