Class Will Explore Uranium Fuel Cycle

For Release -- March 9, 2009 

“The Uranium Fuel Cycle” will be explored in a special eight-week course at UNM-Gallup, to run on Wednesdays from noon to 1:40 p.m., starting March 25 and continuing through May 13.

The class, EPS 300 – Topics in Geology, will touch on historic uranium mining and milling in the Gallup area, radioactivity, the development of the atomic bomb, nuclear energy, disposal of radioactive waste, and the prospects for future uranium mining in this area.

Instructor is Paula Watt, Ph.D.

Students may earn one credit upon successful completion of the course. Grades will be based on attendance and there will be no exams. Call the Bachelor and Graduate Programs at 863-7618 for more information.