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NUEN 301.

Nuclear Reactor Theory. (3-0). Credit 3. I

An introduction to neutron diffusion theory, neutron moderation, conditions for criticality of nuclear reactors. Prerequisites: NUEN 302.

Previous Instructors:

Dr. Ragusa, Dr. Adams

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.
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.
This course fulfills the following ABET Outcomes for the Nuclear Engineering Degree:
Outcome a: ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
Outcome d: ability to design a nuclear system, component, or process to meet desired needs
Outcome f: ability to identify, formulate, and solve nuclear engineering problems
Outcome k: knowledge of implications and consequences of contemporary issues related to nuclear science and engineering
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 d: ability to design or optimize radiation production and/or measurement system, component, or process to meet desired need
Outcome f: ability to identify, formulate, and solve radiological health engineering problems
Outcome g: understanding of professional, ethical responsibility
Outcome k: knowledge of contemporary health physics issues
Outcome l: ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for radiological-health engineering practice