Course Offerings
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294 |
Group Studies in Nuclear Engineering
Special group studies of a selected area of nuclear engineering not provided in other courses. SU, AU, Wi, SP Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs
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1-5 cr hrs |
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505 |
Introduction to Nuclear Science and Engineering
Discussion of nuclear energy and nuclear radiation; sources, methods of utilization, and projections for future engineering uses. AU, SP Qtrs. 2-1.5 hr cl Prereq: Math through Math 153 and Physics 133, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Mech Eng 505. Cross-listed in Mechanical Engineering
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3 cr hrs |
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606 |
Radiological Safety
General principles of radiation, radioactivity, and protection methodology with emphasis on approved operating, handling and waste disposal procedures and regulations, and biological interactions. AU Qtr. 3-1.5 hr cl Prereq: None
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3 cr hrs |
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610 |
Reactor Safety I
Description of the history and principles of reactor safety and licensing. WI Qtr. 3-1 hr cl Pre-recorded lectures, two ½ hr interactive sessions Prereq: NE/ME 505 Available to Undergrad Minor Participants Introductory Course: NE 694K |
3 cr hrs |
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694 |
Group Studies in Nuclear Engineering
Special group studies of a selected area of nuclear engineering not provided in other courses. SU, AU, Wi, SP Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to maximum of 12 cr hrs. |
1-5 cr hrs |
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694U |
Nuclear Environmental Protection
A study of four main aspects of nuclear environmental protection: Environmental Assessment, Transport and Dose Assessment, Risk Assessment and Remedial Technologies.
AU, 2-1.5 hr cl Introductory Course, no permanent number assigned |
3 cr hrs |
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701 |
Introduction to Nuclear Power Engineering
A course for advanced undergraduate/graduate students in nuclear engineering focusing on the physics and engineering of nuclear reactors and nuclear power plants WI, 2-1.5 hr cl Prereq: NE 505 Introductory Course: NE 694B |
3 cr hrs |
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704 |
Reactor Theory I
Introduction to the concepts of neutron flux, neutron current, fission chain reaction, theory, criticality of nuclear assemblies and time dependent behavior. AU. 2-1.5 hr cl Prereq: NE 505 or equiv, Math 255 or 415 or equiv with permission of instructor Introductory Course: NE 694M |
3 cr hrs |
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705 |
Reactor Theory II
An analytical and mathematical treatment of multi-energy, multi-dimension neutron diffusion theory including reactivity, criticality and rigorous deviation of power reactor kinetics. WI, 2-1.5 hr cl Prereq: NE 704 or equivalent or permission of instructor |
3 cr hrs |
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707 |
Numerical Methods in Particle Diffusion, Heat Transfer, and Radiation Transport
Computer solutions of neutron diffusion, heat conduction, and radiation transport based on finite difference methods using marching, iterative, and direct solution schemes. Wi Qtr. 2 1-1.5 hr. cl Prereq: 704 or 708, or Math 512 or Mech Eng 510, Cptr/Infr 541, and Eng Graph 200. Not open to students with credit for Mechanical Engineering 707. Cross listed in Mechanical Engineering. |
3 cr hrs |
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710 |
Reactor Safety II
This course provides experience with three computer codes that are widely used for safety analysis in the nuclear industry: RELAP (or TRACE), SAPHIRE, and MELCOR/MACCS SP, 3-1 hr cl Prereq: NE/ME 505 and NE 610 or permission of the instructor Introductory Course: NE 894P |
3 cr hrs |
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716 |
Probabilistic Reliability and Safety Analysis
Modeling techniques for probabilistic reliability and safety analysis of large process systems such as found in nuclear, chemical and mechanical systems. SP Qtr. 2-1.5 hr cl. Prereq: . Not open to students with credit for Mech Eng 716. Cross-listed in Mechanical Engineering. |
3 cr hrs |
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720 |
Reactor Dynamics and Control
Nuclear reactor and nuclear reactor systems operation; control system performance requirements and control mechanisms; automatic control systems and their performance with transient and with steady state operation. AU Qtr. 3-1.5 hr cl Prereq: 701 or 705 |
3 cr hrs |
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735 |
Power Plant Operations I
Introduction to power plant systems, regulatory requirements, and integrated plant operations. Wi Qtr. 2-1.5 hr. cl. Prereq: NE 505 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credit hours. |
3 cr hrs |
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736 |
Nuclear Power Plants
A study of thermal and mechanical design aspects and economics of nuclear power plants and processes. The thermodynamics of operating nuclear power plants (BWR and PWR) are emphasized. Wi Qtr. 2-1.5 hr. cl. Prereq: 505 and Mechanical Engineering 500 or 501 with permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for NE 636 or ME 636 or 736. Cross listed in Mechanical Engineering. |
3 cr hrs |
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737 |
Heat Transfer Applications in Nuclear Reactor Systems
The heat transfer applications in nuclear reactor systems include but are not limited to: heat transfer in PWR and BWR fuel rods, coolant and reactor internals. SP Qtr. 2-1.5 hr cl. Prereq: NE 736, or Mechanical Engineering 736, and Mech Eng 510 or 500 with permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Mech Eng 637 or 737. Cross listed in Mechanical Engineering. |
3 cr hrs |
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738 |
Introduction to Two-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer
Introduction to two-phase flow and heat transfer in mechanical and nuclear engineering applications. Students learn analytical tools for system design and performance evaluation. AU 2-1.5 hr cl Prereq: ME 510 or ChE 521 or equivalent or permission of instructor Cross listed in Mechanical Engineering |
3 cr hrs |
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742 |
Nuclear Radiations and Their Measurements
A theoretical and experimental study of nuclear radiation sources, interactions with matter, and detection. Wi Qtr. 2 1-1/2 hr cl., one 3-hr lab. Prereq: NE 606 and 704 or permission of instructor. |
3 cr hrs |
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743 |
Nuclear Radiations and Their Shielding
A theoretical and experimental study of nuclear radiation, interactions with matter, and shielding. SP Qtr. 2-1.5 hr cl., one 3-hr lab Prereq: NE 742 |
3 cr hrs |
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744 |
Nuclear Reactor Laboratory
An experimental study of nuclear reactor operating characteristics and fundamental concepts of reactor design. SU Qtr. 1 cl., one 4-hr lab. Prereq: 704 or 705, 720, and 742 or permission of instructor |
3 cr hrs |
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745 |
Power Plant Operations II
Provides experience with integrated plant operations at a nuclear power plant simulator. SP Qtr. Arr. Prereq: NE 735 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs |
3 cr hrs |
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751 |
Nuclear Materials Engineering
A theoretical study of microstructural damage mechanisms and response of materials exposed to radiation fields. Au Qtr. 3 hr cl Prereq: 505, 704 or 708, and 742. |
3 cr hrs |
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766 |
Nuclear Engineering Design
Practice in the analysis and design of nuclear systems and the use of nuclear engineering principles. Au Qtr. 1 cl, 2 2-hr lab. Prereq: 704 or 705, 720, and 742 or permission of instructor |
3 cr hrs |
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771 |
Radioactive Waste Management
Overview of radioactive waste management. Covers waste categories, sources, treatment and disposal methods, minimization, transportation and current research topics. AU Qtr. Prereq: 505 or 606 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed in Environmental Engineering |
3 cr hrs |
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776 |
Nuclear Fuel Cycles
A study of the production, utilization, waste disposal, safeguards, and economic aspects of nuclear fuel cycles of importance in nuclear power technology. Au Qtr. 2-1.5 hr cl. Prereq: 505 and 736 or permission of instructor |
3 cr hrs |
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793 |
Individual Studies in Nuclear Engineering
Affords the qualified student the opportunity for independent reading, study, or laboratory work in a specialized field of interest. SU, AU, WI, SP. Prereq: permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 18 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
1-10 cr hrs |
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794 |
Group Studies in Nuclear Engineering
Special group studies of a selected area of Nuclear Engineering not provided in other courses. SU, AU, WI, SP Prereq: written permission of instructor Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs May be taught in distance learning format. This course is graded S/U |
1-5 cr hrs
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845 |
Advanced Laboratory Studies
Experimental treatment of advanced nuclear engineering concepts. SP, SU Qtrs. Prereq: 743 or 744, and permission of instructor. |
1-6 cr hrs |
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865 |
Neutron Slowing Down and Thermalization
Neutron slowing down in infinite and finite media, thermal spectrum calculations, and cell calculations in heterogeneous core lattices. SP Qtr. 2-1.5 hr cl Prereq: 704 or 705, and Math 512 or equiv with permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 765. |
3 cr hrs |
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880 |
An advanced course of study for special topics in nuclear engineering; topics will be announced each quarter.
Arr. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Each subdivision repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs. Offered as demand warrants. These courses are S/U graded.
880.01 Reactor Physics 880.02 Reactor Kinetics, Dynamics and Control 880.03 Reactor Design 880.04 Fuel Management 880.05 Radiation Effects 880.08 Nuclear Instrumentation 880.09 Radioactive Waste Management 880.20 Special Topics |
3 cr hrs |
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881 |
Nuclear Engineering Seminar
Current topics in nuclear engineering. Au, SP Qtrs. 1 cl. Prereq: Graduate standing in Nuclear Engineering. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U |
1 cr hr |
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894 |
Group Studies in Nuclear Engineering
Special group studies in a selected area of nuclear engineering not provided in other courses. SU, Au, WI, SP Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs |
1-5 cr hrs |
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999 |
Research in Nuclear Engineering
Research for thesis or dissertation purposes only. SU, AU, WI, SP Qtrs. This course is graded S/U
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