025 Nuclear Technology Applications [Lect 1.0] It is a project oriented course that examines various aspects of nuclear technology, such as radiation detection, radiation protection, food irradiation, medical and industrial applications. The students will work in small groups on stimulating projects.

101 Special Topics [Variable] This course is designed to give the department an opportunity to test a new course. Variable title.

105 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering [Lect 2.0] Atoms and nuclei; nuclear reactions; radioactivity, interactions of radiation with matter; fission and fusion reactors; nuclear fuels; radiation effects on materials and man; radioactive waste disposal; reactor safety; radiation protection. Prerequisite: Math 15 or 21.

200 Special Problems [Variable] Problems or readings on specific subjects or projects in the department. Consent of instructor required.

201 Special Topics [Variable] This course is designed to give the department an opportunity to test a new course. Variable title.

203 Interactions of Radiation with Matter [Lect 3.0] Atoms and nuclei; relativistic kinematics; quantum theory; nuclear decay; cross sections; neutron, gamma, and charged particle interactions; production of radioisotopes; electrical, thermal and magnetic properties of solids. Prerequisites: Math 22, Physics 24.

204 Nuclear Radiation Measurements [Lect 2.0 and Lab 1.0] Acquaints the student with theory and operation of the principal experimental tools, methods, radiation detectors and measuring devices used by a nuclear engineer or nuclear scientist in experiments dealing with atomic and nuclear phenomena. Prerequisites: NE 205.

205 Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering [Lect 3.0] An introduction to the principles and equations used in nuclear fission reactor technology, including reactor types; neutron physics and reactor theory; reactor kinetics and control; radiation protection; reactor safety and licensing; and environmental aspects of nuclear power. Prerequisite: Preceded or accompanied by Physics 107 or NE 203; Math 204.

206 Reactor Operations I [Lab 1.0] A first course in reactor operations training and practical approach to nuclear reactor concepts. Students will receive hands-on training and are encouraged to take the NRC Reactor Operator's Exam. Prerequisites: Math 14 or Math 8; Preceded or accompanied by NE 25.

221 Reactor Fluid Mechanics [Lect 3.0] A study of the fundamental principles of incompressible viscous and inviscid flows in ducts, nozzles, tube bundles and applications to nuclear engineering; fluid statics; dimensional analysis and similitude; boundary layer theory. Prerequisite: Math 204, BE 110.

223 Reactor Heat Transfer [Lect 3.0] A study of the fundamental principles of conduction, convection and thermal radiation with volumetric source terms for nuclear engineering applications; empirical correlations; finite difference methods; analysis of nuclear reactor cores. Prerequisite: NE 221.

300 Special Problems [Variable] Problems or readings on specific subjects or projects in the department. Consent of instructor required.

301 Special Topics [Variable] This course is designed to give the department an opportunity to test a new course. Variable title.

303 Reactor Physics I [Lect 3.0] Study of neutron interactions, fission, chain reactions, neutron diffusion and neutron slowing down; criticality of a bare thermal homogeneous reactor. Prerequisites: NE 205.

304 Reactor Laboratory I [Lect 1.0 and Lab 1.0] Acquaints the student with neutron flux measurement, reactor operation, control rod calibration, reactor power measurement and neutron activation experiments. Experiments with the thermal column and neutron beam port are also demonstrated. Prerequisites: NE 204, 205.

306 Reactor Operations II [Lab 1.0] The operation of the training reactor. The program is similar to that required for a NRC license. Students from other disciplines will also benefit from the course. Prerequisite: NE 105, 206.

307 Nuclear Fuel Cycle [Lect 3.0] Nuclear fuel reserves and resources; milling, conversion, and enrichment; fuel fabrication; in-and-out-of core fuel management; transportation, storage, and disposal of nuclear fuel; low level and high level waste management, economics of the nuclear fuel cycle. Prerequisite: NE 205.

308 Reactor Laboratory II [Lect 1.0 and Lab 1.0] A continuation of Nuclear Engineering 304 with experiments of a more advanced nature. Prerequisite: NE 304.

309 Licensing of Nuclear Power Plants [Lect 2.0] The pertinent sections of the Code of Federal Regulations, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Regulatory Guides and Staff Position Papers, and other regulatory requirements are reviewed. Safety analysis reports and environmental reports for specific plants are studied.

310 Seminar [Variable] Discussion of current topics. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

311 Reactor Physics II [Lect 3.0] Analytic and computer based methods of solving problems of reactor physics. Prerequisites: NE 303, Cmp Sc 228.

315 Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion [Lect 3.0] A study of the design, operation and application of radioisotope power generators and nuclear reactors for space power and propulsion systems used on both manned and unmanned missions. Prerequisite: ME 219 or NE 319.

319 Nuclear Power Plant Systems [Lect 3.0] A study of current nuclear power plant concepts and the environmental economics and safety considerations affecting their design. Includes such topics as: thermodynamics, thermal hydraulics, and mechanical and electrical aspects of nuclear power facilities. Prerequisites: Nu Eng 205 and accompanied or preceded by NE 223.

322 Nuclear System DesignI [Lect 1.0] A preliminary design of a nuclear system (e.g.a fission or fusion nuclear reactor plant, a space power system, a radioactive waste disposal system). Prerequisites: NE 223, 303, 319, Preceded or accompanied by NE 341.

323 Nuclear System Design II [Lect 3.0] A complete design of a nuclear system (e.g.a fission or fusion nuclear reactor plant, a space power system, a radioactive waste disposal system). Prerequisites: NE 322.

333 Applied Health Physics [Lect 3.0] Radiation sources; external and internal dosimetry; biological effects of radiation; radiation protection principles; regulatory guides; radioactive and nuclear materials management. Prerequisite: NE 203 or Physics 107.

335 Radiation Protection Engineering [Lect 3.0] Radiation fields and sources including nuclear reactors, radioactive wastes, x-ray machines, and accelerators. Stopping of radiation (Charge particles, photons, and neutrons) by matter. Radiation transport methods. Radiation shielding design. Dose rate calculations. Biological effects of radiation. Regulatory guides (10CFR20). Prerequisite: NE 205.

341 Nuclear Materials I [Lect 3.0] Fundamentals of materials selection for components in nuclear applications, design and fabrication of UO2 fuel; reactor fuel element performance; mechanical properties of UO2; radiation damage and effects, including computer modeling; corrosion of materials in nuclear reactor systems. Prerequisites: BE 110, NE 205, 223, Met 121.

345 Radioactive Waste Management and Remediation [Lect 3.0] Sources and classes of radioactive wastes, long-term decay, spent fuel storage, transport, disposal options, regulatory control, materials issues, site selection and geologic characterization, containment, design and monitoring requirements, domestic and foreign waste disposal programs, economic and environmental issues, history of disposal actions, and conduct of remedial actions and clean up. Prerequisite: Math 204. (Co-listed with Geo 345)

351 Reactor Kinetics [Lect 3.0] Derivation and solutions to elementary kinetics models. Application of the point kinetics model in fast, thermal reactor dynamics, internal and external feedback mechanism. Rigorous derivation and solutions of the space dependent kinetics model fission product and fuel isotope changes during reactor operation. Prerequisite: NE 205.

361 Fusion Fundamentals [Lect 3.0] Introduction to the plasma state, single particle motion, kinetic theory, plasma waves, fusion, power generation, radiation mechanisms, inertial confinement and fusion devices, including conceptual fusion power plant designs. Prerequisite: Preceded or accompanied by Math 204.

381 Probabilistic Risk Assessment I [Lect 3.0] A study of the techniques for qualitative and quantitative assessment of reliability, safety and risk associated with complex systems such as those encountered in the nuclear power industry. Emphasis is placed on fault tree analysis. Prerequisite: NE 205.

390 Undergraduate Research [Variable] Designed for the undergraduate student who wishes to engage in research. Not for graduate credit. Not more than six credit hours allowed for graduation credit. Subject and credit to be arranged with the faculty and advisor.