University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present University Relations 12-14-1988 UM telecourses to explore nuclear age, ethics in America University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/newsreleases Let us know how access to this document benefits ou.y Recommended Citation University of Montana--Missoula. Office of University Relations, "UM telecourses to explore nuclear age, ethics in America" (1988). University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present. 11353. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/newsreleases/11353 This News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Relations at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Montana News Releases, 1928, 1956-present by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact [email protected]. UNIVERSITY MONTANA Office of News & Publications University of Montana Missoula, Montana 59812-1301 (406) 243-2522 December 14, 1988 UM TELECOURSES TO EXPLORE NUCLEAR AGE, ETHICS IN AMERICA MISSOULA — The University of Montana Center for Continuing Education and Summer Programs will bring thought-provoking courses on "War and Peace in the Nuclear Age" and "Ethics in America" to public television viewers throughout the state this winter. The courses, available for two undergraduate or graduate credits each, were produced with major funding from The Annenberg/CPB Project. Viewers should check their local listings for stations, dates and times. The 13 segments of "War and Peace in the Nuclear Age," which begin Jan. 23, trace the history of the nuclear age from the development of the first atomic bomb. Topics include the Cold War, Nixon-Kissinger era of detente, MX Midgetman weapons systems and strategic defense initiative. In "Ethics in America," a 10-part series beginning Jan. 31, nearly 100 panelists explore thorny issues like the rights of the guilty, corporate takeovers, community responsibility, and risking patients’ lives to find a cure for a disease. Among the speakers are Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, Sen. Alan Simpson, more War.rl 2 Peter Jennings, Lester Thurow, General William Westmoreland, Katharine Graham and Geraldine Ferraro. Course requirements include watching the shows, completing reading and other routine assignments, and taking mid-term and final exams. The cost for each course is $80, and the registration deadline is Jan. 8. For registration forms and more information, contact the Center for Continuing Education and Summer Programs, 125 Main Hall, University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812; 243- 4626 or 243-2900. ### Contact: Michal Malouf: 243-4616 CSW State and weeklies War.rl.