ENGR 3501: Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite: MATH 2202 and Engineering Standing
Concurrent: PHYS 2212 and PHYS 2212L
This course provides an overview of the nuclear sciences field. Topics covered include: basic nuclear physics, radioactivity and radioactive decay process, nuclear reactions, radiation detection, basic health physics, radiation protection, fission and fusion processes, neutron interaction, nuclear energy conversion, different nuclear reactors, reactor operations, reactor control and basic nuclear fuel cycle.