MAE 4580 - [Introduction to Nuclear Science and Engineering]

(crosslisted) AEP 4130, CHEME 4130, ECE 4130, NSE 4130

Fall. Next Offered: 2019-2020. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: PHYS 2214 and MATH 2940.

D. A. Hammer.

For undergraduate 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, 4th ed. and include 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.