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Jun 01, 2025
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TAM 4130 - [Introduction to Nuclear Science and Engineering](crosslisted) (also AEP 4130 , CHEME 4130 , ECE 4130 , MAE 4580 , NSE 4130 ) Fall. 3 credits.
Next offered 2012-2013.
K. B. Cady.
For seniors and M.Eng. students interested in nuclear energy. Topics are presented at the level of the course text: Lamarsh and Baratta, Introduction to Nuclear Engineering, 3rd ed. and includes the fundamentals of nuclear science and engineering: nuclear structure, radioactivity, and reactions; interaction of radiation with matter; radiation protection and shielding; the neutron chain reaction and its control; light water reactors, isotope separation, fuel reprocessing, and waste disposal; heat transfer, accidents, atmospheric dispersion, and reactor licensing and safety.
Outcome 1: Students will be able to synthesize multiple technical disciplines to develop a conceptual design of a nuclear power plant.
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