Nuclear Engineering:
Course Schedule
2007-2008 Academic Year
Fall Courses (with teaching university)
Spring Courses (with teaching university)
2008-2009 Academic Year
Fall Courses (with teaching university)
Spring Courses (with teaching university)
2009-2010 Academic Year
Fall Courses (with teaching university)
Spring Courses (with teaching university)
Course Descriptions
- Introduction to Nuclear and Radiation Engineering Concepts (UT)
- This course is intended to introduce students at all levels and from all disciplines to the many different aspects and applications of nuclear and radiation engineering/physics. Topics covered include: history of nuclear development, basic concepts of radiation and radioactivity, radioactive waste management, global warming and the impact of nuclear power plants, industrial applications, health physics, nuclear medicine, job opportunities at power plants, graduate school, and national laboratories.
- Principles of Nuclear Engineering (TAMU)
- Overview of the nuclear enterprise, radiation, biological effects of ionizing radiation, nuclear reactor power plants, radioactive waste disposal, the fission process, food irradiation activities, applications of nuclear power in space, approaches to radiation detection, thermonuclear fusion, and nuclear weapons and proliferation.
- Fulfilling Madame Curie's Dream (MU)
- This course is designed primarily for sophomores and juniors interested in an introductory level course in nuclear science. It will provide an introduction to applications of nuclear science and technology and the radiation principles governing these applications. The course will be taught utilizing a Problem Based Learning environment. Class assignments are web-based and include reference materials and modules to be completed by students.
- Elements of Nuclear Engineering (K-State)
- Survey of nuclear engineering concepts and applications, including nuclear reactions, radioactivity, radiation interaction with matter, reactor physics, risk and dose assessment, applications in medicine, industry, agriculture, and research.
- Radiation Protection and Shielding (K-State)
- This course covers the basic concepts of radiation protection, doses, associated risks, and exposure limits; properties of natural and other radiation sources, and evaluation of internal and external doses; and techniques for shield design including ray, point kernel, and transport theories for both neutrons and gamma rays.
- Energy Systems and Resources (MU)
- General overview of energy systems, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, and advances in energy applications.
- Nuclear Reactor Engineering (UT)
- This course reviews the physics governing nuclear reactors and the design principles for commercial nuclear power plants. The course focus is on reactor designs currently operating in the power industry. However, Generation III and Generation IV reactor designs are also discussed.
- Nuclear Reactor Theory (TAMU)
- This course is a detailed introduction to neutron diffusion theory, neutron moderation, neutron thermalization, and criticality conditions of nuclear reactors.
- Nuclear Reactor Analysis (TAMU)
- Relates the fundamental physical principles, concepts and modeling techniques for analysis and design of nuclear reactors. Prepares students to analyze nuclear reactors including aspects of performance, dynamics and safety and to either develop new designs or to assess existing or proposed designs based upon fundamental understanding of reactor physics.
