AEP 4130

Introduction to Nuclear Science and Engineering

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2021-2022.

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.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: PHYS 2214, MATH 2940.

• Students will be able to synthesize multiple technical disciplines to develop a conceptual design of a nuclear power plant.

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