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ANU Law School · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
This course introduces nuclear energy and its applications in both the civilian and military spheres. It then covers the various sources of international law which have been established to regulate both of these spheres of use, with a focus on sources of law regulating civilian applications of nuclear energy. Topics covered include: - the International Atomic Energy Agency’s safeguards; - the AUKUS agreement; - trade and investment law relative to nuclear energy; - law relative to safety of nuclear facilities; and - the security of nuclear materials, and liability for nuclear incidents. To develop their knowledge and skills, students will engage in critical discussions, undertake research and present their findings; develop engaging, complex arguments.
The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the teaching period. More information about the means of assessment, including the relationship between the assessment and the learning outcomes of the course, will be available in the class summary and on the course Canvas page.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught semi-intensively with compulsory contact hours of approximately 26 hours of face to face teaching. The course will also require advanced preparation through assigned readings. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours. Classes offered during semester periods are expected to have three contact hours per week. Students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours.
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Alternatively, this information will be published in the Program course list when finalsied. Preliminary Reading Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course.