Assignments
Prepare a 500-750 word essay:
(https://apus.campusguides.com/edmg340) and / or other outside sources of interest,
Choose any NCB agent of interest and provide an overarching analysis of that selection.
At a minimum, analysis should cover the following points:
•State the name of the agent and describe its historical development. Cite one case where the agent has been used.
•Describe the physical/chemical/biological properties of the agent.
•Discuss the harmful impact of the agent - its mechanism of action.
•Discuss the protective equipment that should be employed by first responders in contending with the selected agent as well as clearly indicate (supported by your own research) commercially available detection devices (a minimum of two) that could be used to detect the agent by Consequence Management responding agencies.
•List any treaty/policies covering the agent and or prohibiting or controlling its availability or use.
•Cite any current news article referencing the use or development of the agent.
•Work should be a minimum of 500 words and should utilize APA formatting.