Course: Chemical biological and radiological events

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Course title Chemical biological and radiological events
Course code KAT/CBRN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Otřísal Pavel, prof. Ing. Ph.D., MBA
Course content
1. History of chemical, nuclear and biological weapons 2. Basic physical and chemical properties of substances 3. Industrial hazardous substances - industrial pollutants 4. Chemical warfare agents 5. Non-lethal weapons - chemical warfare agents 6. Modern trends in the development of chemical weapons 7. Elaboration of analyses and evaluation of risks of leakage of dangerous substances 8. Influence of meteorological conditions on the spread of substances in the air 9. Nuclear energy and nuclear facilities 10. Nuclear weapons 11. Peace program and disarmament treaties 12. Protection against the effects of weapons of mass destruction and toxic industrial (hazardous) materials (substances) 13. Decontamination

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Projection (static, dynamic)
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 8 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 16 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 25 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to acquaint students with the issues of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear events in all aspects related to this issue. Attention will be focused on the issue of chemical weapons, nuclear weapons, biological and radiological weapons, and toxic industrial (hazardous) materials (substances), focusing on the basic issues of their detection, identification, decontamination, protection against their effects, and monitoring of radiation, chemical, and biological situation. The subject will also include information on the effects of meteorological conditions on the spread of chemical, biological, radioactive and industrial hazardous substances and new trends in ensuring the protection of the population by means of individual protection. The information presented will be related to current security threats and the current security situation.
- Upon completion of the course the student is knowledgeable about the theoretical aspects of CBRN and is able to apply the principles of individual protection against their effects, - The student is able to search for and understands basic legal regulations, decrees and laws governing the area of CBRN.
Prerequisites
Accompanying completion of bachelor's degree courses is recommended, especially courses dealing with the protection of the population and toxicology.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Oral exam, Written exam

To complete the subject, activity during the seminar, and the elaboration of a seminar paper in the specified term is required, if its elaboration is required. The credit will be realized in the form of a test in the MOODLE system. When the required number of correct answers (80 %) is reached, the test will be evaluated as successful and according to the points achieved, a mark will be awarded, which will correspond to the mark at the exam. If the evaluation is below the limit of 80 %, an oral exam will be passed after prior agreement with the teacher.
Recommended literature
  • Dušek, J., & Píšala, J. (2006). Jaderné zbraně. Praha: Computer press.
  • Eichler, J. (2007). Terorismus a války na počátku 21. století. Praha: Karolinum.
  • Florus, S. (2008). Toxikologické aspekty chemických havárií. České Budějovice: Jihočeská univerzita.
  • Fusek, J. et al. (2003). Biologický, chemický a jaderný terorismus. Hradec Králové: Vojenská lékařská akademie J.E. Purkyně.
  • Halámek, E., Kobliha, Z., & Pitschmann, V. (2007). Analýza bojových chemických látek. Vyškov: Univerzita obrany.
  • Matoušek, J., & Linhart, P. (2005). CBRN - chemické zbraně. Ostrava: Sdružení požárního a bezpečnostního inženýrství.
  • Matoušek, J., Bendík, J., & Linhart, P. (2007). CBRN - biologické zbraně. Ostrava: Sdružení požárního a bezpečnostního inženýrství.
  • Matoušek, J., Österreicher, J., & Linhart, P. (2007). CBRN - jaderné zbraně a radiologické materiály. Ostrava: Sdružení požárního a bezpečnostního inženýrství.
  • Opluštil, F., & Olšanská, M. (1997). Chlornanová emulse určená pro odmořování a dezinfekci vojenské techniky, výzbroje a materiálu. Brno: VTÚO.
  • Pischmann, V. (2005). Jaderné zbraně: nejvyšší forma zabíjení. Praha: Naše vojsko.
  • Pitschmann, V. et al. (2011). Chemické zbraně a ochrana proti nim. Praha: Manus.
  • Skoumal, M. (1999). Úvodní studie k problematice systému dekontaminačního místa v armádě České republiky. VTÚO Brno.
  • Středa L., Halámek, E., & Kobliha, Z. (2004). Bojové chemické látky. Praha: Azin.
  • Středa, L. (2003). Šíření zbraní hromadného ničení - vážná hrozba 21. století. Praha: MV GŘ HZS ČR.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Civic Defence (2016) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Physical Culture Study plan (Version): Physical Education Focused on Education and Civic Defence (2019) Category: Physical education and sport 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter