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NUEN 201.

Introduction to Nuclear Engineering I. (3-0). Credit 3. I

Atomic and nuclear physics discoveries that have led to the development of nuclear engineering, atomic models, relativity, x-rays, types of nuclear reactors; problem solving techniques. Prerequisites: MATH 251 or registration therein; PHYS 208.

Previous Instructors:

Dr. Marlow, Dr. Reece, Dr. Shao, Dr. Poston, Dr. Ford

ABET Accreditation Information for this Course
This course fulfills the following ABET Educational Objectives for the Nuclear Engineering Degree:
Objective 1: will work on the challenges of maintenance, improvement, innovation, education, and research in the safe and environmentally responsible utilization of nuclear resources including, but not limited to, their occurrence in power production, industrial, and medical applications. In this work, they will fulfill independent assignments, engage in collaborations, and manage the work of others with effective communications characterizing all phases of their responsibilities.
Objective 2: will conduct their professional activities with full recognition of the choices and challenges implicit to their work, to its ethical dimensions, and to their implications for matters beyond their immediate tasks.
This course fulfills the following ABET Educational Objectives for the Radiological Health Engineering Degree:
Objective 1: will work on the challenges of maintenance, improvement, innovation, education, and research in the safe and environmentally responsible utilization of nuclear resources including, but not limited to, their occurrence in power production, industrial, and medical applications. In this work, they will fulfill independent assignments, engage in collaborations, and manage the work of others with effective communications characterizing all phases of their responsibilities.
Objective 2: will conduct their professional activities with full recognition of the choices and challenges implicit to their work, to its ethical dimensions, and to their implications for matters beyond their immediate tasks.
This course fulfills the following ABET Outcomes for the Nuclear Engineering Degree:
Outcome a: ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
Outcome g: ability to understand professional and ethical responsibility
Outcome h: ability to communicate effectively with technical and general audiences
Outcome l: ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for nuclear engineering practice
This course fulfills the following ABET Outcomes for the Radiological Health Engineering Degree:
Outcome a: ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
Outcome g: understanding of professional, ethical responsibility
Outcome h: ability to communicate effectively with technical and general audiences
Outcome l: ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for radiological-health engineering practice