CH EN 412
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Introductory Nuclear Engineering
Course Description
A culminating experience emphasizing the application of knowledge and skills gained through students’ undergraduate careers. Preparation for and participation in experiential learning deepens the understanding of real-world challenges toward solution-finding in the built environment.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
or equivalent.
Recommended
Ch En 376 or equivalent
Title
Fuel and Waste Management
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to describe generally accepted fuel and waste management practices, applicable nuclear regulations, fuel and waste processing methods, accident histories and root causes, and career opportunities in nuclear engineering.
Title
Nuclear Physics
Learning Outcome
Students will have competent and well-supported command of the following: nuclear physics, particle and atom physics, mass and energy interconversion, radioactive decay processes, and interactions of particles and radiation with matter.
Title
Reactor Design & Safety
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to perform reactor design and safety analyses using fundamentals of fission reactions and fuels for Generation I-IV designs, with distinguishing safety and security features for various reactor types (fast, breeder, thermal, other) by quantitatively approximating temperature and heat release profiles during reactor control.
