Faculty: Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences This specialized major focuses on the scientific principles, engineering practices, and safety protocols related to explosives and explosive systems. Students explore key areas such as explosive materials, detonation physics, blast effects, safety engineering, and regulatory compliance. The program emphasizes practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and the understanding of safety and ethical considerations. Graduates are prepared for careers in military engineering, demolition, mining, pyrotechnics, and related industries. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of explosive materials and detonation physics. - Develop skills in designing and handling explosive systems safely. - Learn techniques for analyzing blast effects and mitigating risks. - Explore safety engineering principles and regulatory compliance in explosive operations. - Understand the ethical considerations and safety protocols in explosive engineering. - Analyze challenges and opportunities in the field of explosive engineering. - Develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills for engineering projects. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Explosive Engineering** - Overview of explosive engineering, key concepts, and historical context. - Fundamentals of explosive materials and their properties. 2. **Explosive Materials** - Principles of explosive materials, including chemical composition, stability, and sensitivity. - Techniques for manufacturing, storing, and handling explosive materials safely. 3. **Detonation Physics** - Fundamentals of detonation physics, including initiation, propagation, and detonation waves. - Techniques for understanding and controlling detonation processes. 4. **Blast Effects and Mitigation** - Principles of blast effects, including shock waves, fragmentation, and structural damage. - Techniques for analyzing blast effects and designing mitigation strategies. 5. **Safety Engineering** - Fundamentals of safety engineering, including risk assessment, hazard analysis, and safety protocols. - Techniques for ensuring safety in explosive operations and emergency response planning. 6. **Regulatory Compliance** - Overview of regulatory compliance, including explosive regulations, standards, and permitting processes. - Techniques for ensuring compliance with explosive regulations and industry standards. 7. **Ethical Considerations in Explosive Engineering** - Principles of ethical considerations, including responsible use, environmental impact, and public safety. - Techniques for conducting ethical and responsible explosive engineering practices. 8. **Practicum in Explosive Engineering** - Real-world explosive engineering experiences, including observations, internships, and hands-on projects in controlled environments. - Techniques for applying learned skills in practical explosive engineering settings. 9. **Capstone Project in Explosive Engineering** - Comprehensive project to apply learned skills in designing explosive systems, analyzing blast effects, or ensuring safety protocols. - Techniques for delivering a polished and safe explosive engineering project. **Assessment Methods:** - Explosive materials reports, detonation physics analyses, blast effects studies, safety engineering plans, regulatory compliance reports, ethical consideration papers, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and internships. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Explosives Engineering" by Paul W. Cooper. - "Fundamentals of Explosive Behavior" by Jimmie C. Oxley and J. L. Smith. - "Blast Effects on Structures" by M. J. Baker et al. - "Safety Engineering: Principles and Practices" by various authors. - "Explosive Regulations and Standards" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of chemistry, physics, and engineering principles. Suitable for students interested in military engineering, demolition, mining, pyrotechnics, and related industries. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in Explosive Engineering and pursue professional certifications in explosive engineering, safety engineering, or related fields. **Target Audience:** Aspiring military engineers, demolition experts, mining engineers, pyrotechnicians, and professionals seeking careers in explosive engineering and related industries. This major equips students with the practical, theoretical, and safety skills needed to excel in explosive engineering, supporting careers in military engineering, demolition, mining, pyrotechnics, and related industries.