Firepower and Protection - ZINT8301

   
 
School:  UC Aerospace, Civ and Mech Eng
 
   
 
Campus: University College Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 12
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Restricted to students enrolled in Graduate Diploma or Masters programs.
 
 
Equivalent: AINT7301
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


This course provides an overview of the technical factors that affect the military use of explosives and propellants, armour materials, guns, guided weapons and light weapons. Topics include military ballistics, gun design, gun fire control, warhead design (including guided weapons), terminal effects and the penetration of armour. This course is restricted to ATSOC members.