ECE 4130 - [Introduction to Nuclear Science and Engineering]

(crosslisted) AEP 4130, CHEME 4130, MAE 4580

Fall. Not offered: 2022-2023. Next offered: 2023-2024. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: PHYS 2214, MATH 2940. Co-meets with ECE 5820.

D. Hammer.

For undergraduate 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.