Course Offerings
Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering
Course Offerings
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| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours (H) or Units (U) |
| 100 | Orient to Nucl Plasma Rad Eng | 1H |
| 201 | Energy Systems | 2 or 3H |
| 241 | Introduction to Radiation Protection | 2H |
| 397 | Independent Study | 1-4H |
| 402 | Nuclear Power Engineering | 3 or 4H |
| 412 | Nuclear Power Econ & Fuel Mgmt | 3-4H |
| 423 | Plasma Laboratory *Alternates with 429 |
2H |
| 429 | Plasma Engineering *Alternates with 423 |
3H |
| 431 | Materials in Nuclear Engineering | 3H |
| 432 | Nuclear Eng Materials Lab | 2H |
| 435 | Imaging w/Ionizing Radiation | 3H |
| 444 | Nuclear Analytical Methods Lab *Not currently available |
2H |
| 446 | Radiation Interact w/Matter I | 3H |
| 448 | Nuclear Syst Eng & Design | 3H |
| 457 | Safety Anlys Nucl Reactor Syst | 3H or 4 HR |
| 498 | Special Topics | 1-4H |
| 501 | Fundamentals of Nuclear Eng | 4H |
| 522 | Controlled Fusion Systems I | 4H |
| 541 | Nuclear Radiation Shielding | 4H |
| 554 | Independent Lab Investigations | 1-8H |
| 555 | Reactor Theory I | 4H |
| 596 | Seminar in Nuclear Sci & Eng | 0-1H |
| 597 | Independent Study | 1-8H |
| 598 | Special Topics | 2-4H |
| 599 | Thesis Research | 0-12H |
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| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hrs or U |
| 101 | Introduction to Energy Sources | 3H |
| 199 | Undergraduate Open Seminar | 1-5H |
| 247 | Modeling Nuclear Energy System | 3H |
| 397 | Independent Study | 1-4 H |
| 402 | Nuclear Power Engineering | 3 or 4H |
| 421 | Plasma and Fusion Science | 3H |
| 441 | Radiation Protection | 3H |
| 442 | Radioactive Waste Management | 2H |
| 447 | Radiation Interact w/Matter II | 3H |
| 451 | Nuclear Plasma & Rad Eng Lab | 3H |
| 453 | Nuclear Reactor Laboratory *Not currently available |
2H |
| 455 | Neutron Diffusion & Transport | 3H |
| 458 | Design in Nucl Plasma Rad Eng | 4H | 475 | Wind Power Systems | 3 or 4H |
| 480 | Topics in Energy and Security | 3H |
| 481 | Writing on Technol & Security | 3H |
| 482 | Militry & Civ Uses Nucl Energy | 1H |
| 483 | Seminar on Security | 1H |
| 498 | Special Topics | 1-4H |
| 511 | Nuclear Reactor Heat Transfer | 4H |
| 521 | Interact of Radiation w/Matter | 4H |
| 531 | Nuclear Materials | 4H |
| 554 | Independent Lab Investigations | 1-8H |
| 556 | Reactor Theory II | 4H |
| 558 | Advanced Design in NPRE | 4H |
| 559 | Asymptotic Methods | 4H |
| 596 | Seminar in Nuclear Sci & Eng | 0-2H |
| 597 | Independent Study | 1-8H |
| 598 | Special Topics | 2-4H |
| 599 | Thesis Research | 0-8H |
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NPRE 100. ORIENT TO NUCL PLASMA RAD ENG — Introduces freshman to nuclear, plasma and radiological engineering. Several demonstrations of nuclear phenomena are presented and discussed (reactor operation, plasma behavior and others). Experiments are conducted on radioactive decay and radiation shielding with one formal laboratory report, and a student project Prerequisite: None. Credit: 1 hour.
NPRE 101. INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY SOURCES — Explains energy technologies using an elementary approach which pre-supposes no prior scientific or technical background. Examines all energy sources including fossil fueled, solar, hydro and nuclear power. Demonstrations and a tour of the University's power plant are integral parts of the course. Energy related incidents are discussed as well, their environmental, economic, and social impact. Same as ENVS 101. Prerequisite: None. Credit: 3 hours. This course satisfies the General Education Criteria for Physical Sciences, and Quant Reasoning I course.
NPRE 199. UNDERGRADUATE OPEN SEMINAR — This is a special course for independent study or for experimentation, or a seminar on topics not treated by regularly scheduled courses. Requests for initiaion of the course and suggestions of areas of study may be made by students; the course may also be initiated by a faculty member. The seminar may be offered with approval of the faculty member involved and the department head. Credit for the course should apply toward graduation; credit toward satisfying particular college or departmental requirement is contingent upon approval by the appropriate college or departmental committee. Prerequisite: None. Credit: 1 to 5 hours.
NPRE 201. ENERGY SYSTEMS — Same as GLBL 201. Examines patterns of energy production and utilization and discusses the technical aspects of renewable energy resources, advanced fossil fuel systems and advanced nuclear systems. Same as GLBL 201. Prerequisite: MATH 220; PHYS 101, 211, CHEM 104, 204, or ME 300. Credit 2 hours or 3 hours. Students may not receive credit for this course and 3 hours credit for NPRE 412(312) or 442 (342).
NPRE 241. INTRO TO RADIATION PROTECTION — Same as Environmental Studies 241. Introductory course in the elements of radiation protection and health physics, emphasizing practical applications. Same as ENVS 241. Seniors in nuclear engineering may not receive credit for NPRE 241. Prerequisite: MATH 220 or equivalent; biology, chemistry, or physics course; or consent of instructor. Credit: 2 hours.
NPRE 247. MODELLING NUCLEAR ENERGY SYSTEM — Applications of elementary nuclear physics in nuclear engineering. Nuclear reactor materials and components. Steady- state and transient operation of nuclear reactors. Nuclear energy removal and conversion. Radiation shielding. Prerequisite: PHYS 212; credit or concurrent registration in MATH 385. Credit. 3 hours.
Top of PageNPRE 397 (NPRE 295). INDEPENDENT STUDY — Individual investigations or studies of any phase of nuclear engineering selected by the student and approved by the department. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Senior standing and consent of instructor. Credit: 1 4 hours. May be repeated.
NPRE 398 (NPRE 290). SPECIAL TOPICS — Considers selected areas which are of current interest to undergraduates in nuclear engineering but which are not adequately covered in other formal courses. Prerequisite: As specified for each topic offering; see Schedule or departmental course information. Credit: 1 4 hours
NPRE 402 (NPRE 302). NUCLEAR POWER ENGINEERING — Same as Mechanical Engineering 405 (ME 302). Principles of utilization of fission energy in nuclear power engineering; includes such topics as fission processes and controlled chain reactions; nuclear reactor types, design principles, and operational characteristics; power reactor design criteria; radiation hazards and radioactive waste treatment; economics; and other applications such as propulsion and research reactors. Students who plan to take more extensive training in nuclear technology are advised to take the NPRE 247, 446, 447 sequence. Same as ME 405. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Credit is not given for both NPRE 402 and NPRE 247. NPRE students will not receive credit for this course toward a graduate degree. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
NPRE 412 (NPRE 312). NUCLEAR POWER ECON AND FUEL MGMT — Quantitative analysis of the impact of the nuclear power industry; nuclear fuel cycle and capital costs for thermal and fast reactors; optimization of the use of nuclear fuels to provide the lowest energy costs and highest system performance; and comparison between fossil fuel systems, fission systems, and controlled thermonuclear fusion systems. 3 undergraduate hours, 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing; NPRE 402/ME 405 or NPRE 247; or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 hours or 4 hours.
NPRE 421 (NPRE 321). PLASMA AND FUSION SCIENCE — Course provides an introduction to the physics of plasmas, including particle and fluid descriptions, waves, collisions, stability, and confinement, with applications to controlled thermonuclear fusion rectors, problems in fusion engineering, and astrophysics. Same as ECE 421 and PHYS 479. Prerequisite: Junior standing in the College of Engineering or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 hours.
Top of PageNPRE 423 (NPRE 323). PLASMA LABORATORY — Laboratory experiments relating to plasma engineering and fusion energy will be conducted in small groups. Topics in ultra-high vacuum technology rf and dc electric plasma probes, measurements of dc and pulsed magnetic fields, dynamics of a theta pinch, and laser interferometry to measure plasma density, may all be included. Prerequisite: NPRE 421 (NPRE 321) and 451 (NPRE 351), or consent of instructor. Credit: 2 hours.
NPRE 429 (NPRE 329). PLASMA ENGINEERING — Course covers the basic principles and examples for adapting and applying the plasma state to solve a number of modern engineering problems. These include the plasma processing of materials for microelectronics and other uses, lighting, plasma displays, and other technologies. Prerequisite: ECE 329 (ECE 229) or PHYS 435 (PHYS 335), or consent of the instructor. Credit: 3 hours.
NPRE 431 (NPRE 331). MATERIALS IN NUCLEAR ENG — Develops a materials engineering background in the context of nuclear systems and radiation applications; relates structure of materials to their physical and mechanical properties; develops phase formation and reaction kinetics from basic thermodynamics principles; develops an understanding of charged particle interactions with surfaces; develops transport concepts of neutral and charged particles in matter; discusses materials performance in nuclear and radiation applications, including radiation damage and effects. Credit is not given for both NPRE 431(NPRE 331) and MSE 486 (MATSE 346). Prerequisite: Junior standing in engineering or the physical sciences. Credit: 3 hours.
NPRE 432 (NPRE 332). NUCLEAR ENG MATERIALS LAB — Laboratory experiments relating to materials applications in nuclear engineering and energy systems will be conducted in small groups. Topics in room and elevated temperature mechanical properties of structural materials, corrosion, physical properties, radiation damage and effects, and materials selection in design will be included. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent registration in NPRE 431 (NPRE 331) or equivalent. Credit: 2 hours.
NPRE 435 (NPRE 335). IMAGING W/IONIZING RADIATION — Techniques used to generate ionizing radiation useful in the imaging of solids and medical imaging will be studied. The theory and applications of biological and medical imaging modalities that use ionizing radiation will be covered. This includes x-ray diagnostic methods such as plain film, and digital, computer axial tomography (CAT) and radionuclide imaging techniques such as positron emission tomography (PET), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and gamma cameras. It will also cover the theory and applications of materials imaging. These include x-ray, electron, and neutron diffraction, in addition to small angle neutron and x-ray scattering (SANS, and SAXS). Prerequisite: NPRE 446 (NPRE 346) or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 hours.
Top of PageNPRE 441 (NPRE 341). RADIATION PROTECTION — Sources of nuclear radiation; ionization and energy deposition in matter with an emphasis on biological systems; principles of dosimetry; determination of exposure and limits for internal and external emitters; basic shielding calculations. Prerequisite: NPRE 446 (NPRE 346) or consent of instructor. Credit 3 hours.
NPRE 442 (NPRE 342). RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT — Sources and characteristics of radioactive wastes; methods of treatment; monitoring techniques; methods of hazard evaluation; special aspects of solid, liquid, and gaseous wastes; and disposal, both temporary and permanent. Prerequisite: NPRE 446 (NPRE 346) or equivalent. Credit: 2 hours.
NPRE 444 (NPRE 344). NUCLEAR ANALYTICAL METHODS LAB — Nuclear analytical methods and techniques are covered in depth in experiments in small groups. Emphasis is placed on neutron activation analysis, energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence and particle spectroscopy. Use of radiation for medical and materials imaging is covered. Credit of 2 hours is given if NPRE 451 (NPRE 351)or equivalent has been taken. Prerequisite: CHEM 102 (CHEM 101), NPRE 446 (NPRE 346), or equivalent. Credit: 2 to 3 hours. Students that have taken NPRE 451 (NPRE 351) or equivalent may only take this course for 2 hours of credit.
NPRE 446 (NPRE 346). RADIATION INTERACT W/MATTER I, I — Experimental and theoretical foundations of interaction of neutrons, photons and charged particles with matter. Emphasis on topics that underlie the following applications; radiation detection, biological effects and radiation dosimetry, radiation damage and nuclear materials, neutron activation analysis, and fission and fusion energy systems. Classical theory of charged particle cross sections. Introductory quantum mechanics. Exact and numerical solutions of the Schroedinger equation. Quantum theory of cross sections. Photon interactions with atomic electrons and nuclei. Radioactive-series decay. Computer assignments illustrate fundamental concepts. Not available for graduate credit to nuclear engineering majors. Prerequisite: PHYS 214 (PHYS 114) and MATH 385 (MATH 285); credit or concurrent registration in MATH 380 (MATH 280); or equivalents. Credit: 3 hours. Not available for graduate credit to NPRE students.
NPRE 447 (NPRE 347). RADIATION INTERACT W/MATTER II — Continuation of NPRE 446 (NPRE 346). Quantum theory of ionization of matter by charged particles. Nuclear models and structure. Alpha decay, fission and fusion reactions. Beta and gamma decay. Nuclear reactions. Radiation damage effects. Special topics. Computer assignments to illustrate fundamental concepts. Prerequisite: NPRE 446 (NPRE 346) or consent of instructor Credits: 3 hours.
Top of PageNPRE 448 (NPRE 348). NUCLEAR SYST ENG & DESIGN — Engineering principles that underlie nuclear systems designed with emphasis on nuclear power reactors. Materials for nuclear systems. Energy generation and removal in single- and two-phase flows. Reactor and component control systems and nuclear fuel reloading patterns. Prerequisite: NPRE 455 (NPRE 355); ME 300 (ME 205); MATH 380 (MATH 280)and 385 (MATH 285).Credit: 3 hours.
NPRE 451 (NPRE 351). NUCLEAR: PLASMA & RAD ENG LAB — Radiation detection and instrumentation; radiation dosimetry and shielding; basic measurements in nuclear engineering; engineering applications; and micro-computer data acquisition and experimental control. Prerequisite: NPRE 446 or equivalent. Credit: 3 hours.
NPRE 453 (NPRE 353). NUCLEAR REACTOR LABORATORY — Laboratory experiments relating to nuclear reactor physics and fission reactor operations, conducted in small groups, including: reactor instrumentation, flux and power measurements, start-up procedures, reactivity worth measures, reactor period, and control rod calibration experiments, and measurements in subcritical, critical and supercritical systems. Prerequisite: NPRE 451 (NPRE 351). Credit: 2 hours.
NPRE 455 (NPRE 355). NEUTRON DIFFUSION AND TRANSPORT — Neutron migration, neutron slowing down and thermalization; neutron continuity equation, multigroup diffusion theory, homogeneous and heterogeneous medium, thermal and fast assemblies; numerical methods for multigroup diffusion equations; reactor dynamics, perturbation theory, reactivity coefficients; introductory transport theory. Prerequisite: NPRE 247or equivalent, or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 hours.
NPRE 457 (NPRE 357). SAFETY ANLYS NUCL REACTOR SYST — Basic safety philosophy in nuclear reactor systems; brief review of nuclear reactor systems; regulatory processes; siting considerations; safety problems related to reactor dynamics; evaluation of postulated accidents; risks associated with nuclear fuel cycle; and methods of systems safety analysis. Same as CSE 462 (CSE 362). 3 undergraduate hours. 3 to 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: NPRE 402(NPRE 302)/ME 405(ME 410) or NPRE 247 or equivalent; or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 or 4 hours.
Top of PageNPRE 458 (NPRE 358). DESIGN IN NUCL PLASMA RAD ENG — Introduction to design in nuclear engineering systems; basic principles of definition, organization, constraints, modeling and optimization of system design; case studies; and class design projects applying these basic principles. Prerequisite: NPRE 448 (NPRE 348).Credit: 4 hours.
NPRE 475. WIND POWER SYSTEMS — Broad and basic coverage of wind energy systems; historical development, safety aspect, environmental considerations, wind properties and measurement, site selection, and wind turbine design; transmission systems considerations; mechanical, electrical, control aerodynamic and environmental engineering of modern wind turbines; fatigue failure; annual power production; economics and environmental aspects and accident prevention and mitigation; computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis of wind flow and blade interactions; energy storage options; hydrogen production; electrical power transmission issues; licensing issues; alternative wind energy systems; design project involving a wind farm or the construction of a specific type of wind turbine based on a wind park site visit. Prerequisite: CS 101; MATH 241 or MATH 380; one of CHBE 421, ECE 205, ME 310, TAM 335. Credit: 3 or 4 hours.
NPRE 480 (NPRE 380). TOPICS IN ENERGY SECURITY — Examines the interplay between security and supplies of energy and survival essentials such as food and water. Topics covered can include: coal, oil, uranium, and natural gas and the evolution of importance of various fuels in the Franco-Prussian, First and Second World Wars, in subsequent conflicts in Southwest and Central Asia and in Africa, and in military planning for possible future conflicts. Some offerings will focus on regional issues such as evolution of the concept of energy and food self-sufficiency in India, Bangladesh, and China; the impact of drought and international drainage basin accords; building and securing fossil fuel pipelines; oil in the South China Sea; and the interaction between nuclear power and military security in Pakistan, India, China, Japan, and Korea. Same as GLBL 480(GLBL 380). May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing and completion of the Composition I and Quantitative Reasoning I requirements; or graduate standing. Credit: 3 hours. May be repeated in separate semesters to a maximum of 6 hours.
NPRE 481 (NPRE 381). WRITING ON TECHNOL & SECURITY — Course develops writing skills in standard computer, desktop publishing, and electronic publishing formats, based on academic materials identical to that covered in NPRE 482 and 483. That includes theory, global and regional security environments, and arms control and verification relevant to military uses of nuclear energy and the impact of the military uses of nuclear energy on the nuclear electrical power sector; and seminars on technology of domestic and international security and the regional and international contexts that influence the nature of security problems. Same as GLBL 481(GLBL 381). 3 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. Credit is not given for both NPRE 481(NPRE 381) and either 482 (NPRE 382) or 483(NPRE 383). Prerequisite: Completion of the Composition I requirement, and junior or senior standing; or consent of instructor. Credit: 3 hours.
NPRE 482 (NPRE 382). MILTRY & CIV USES OF NUCL ENERGY — Same as GLBL 482 (GLBL 382). Examines theory, global and regional security environments, and arms control and verification relevant to military uses of nuclear energy and the impact of the military uses of nuclear energy on the nuclear electrical power sector. Topics include theory of international conflict, arms control agreements, delivery vehicles, fission and fusion reactions and the role of tritium, detection of fissile materials, and military and civilian uses of nuclear energy in South Asia, the Far East, the Middle East, Russia, and NATO. Prerequisite: Junior or graduate standing. Credit: 1 hour.
NPRE 483 (NPRE 383). SEMINAR ON SECURITY — Same as GLBL 483 (GLBL 383). Technology and security issues are analyzed through preparation of reports on a weekly seminar chosen from a regular seminar offering or an alternative approved list. Topics covered include technology of domestic and international security and the regional and international contexts that influence the nature of security problems. Credit: 1 hour or 1/4 unit. Same can be repeated in separate semesters to a maximum of 2 hours.
Top of PageNPRE 498 (NPRE 390). SPECIAL TOPICS — Considers selected areas of current interest in nuclear engineering which are not adequately covered in other formal courses. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 1–4 hours.
NPRE 501 (NPRE 401). FUND OF NUCLEAR ENGINEERING — Lecture and problem course to provide background for further work in nuclear engineering; problems in materials, heat transfer, and fluid flow; and special emphasis on basic ideas and the mathematical similarity of problems in heat transfer, fluid flow, and neutron diffusion.. Prerequisite: NPRE 247 or equivalent; credit or concurrent registration in NPRE 446 (NPRE 346); consent of instructor. Credit: 4 hours.
NPRE 511 (NPRE 411). NUCLEAR REACTOR HEAT TRANSFER — Selected topics in nuclear reactor heat transfer: thermal analysis of fuel elements under steady and transient operation; convective energy transport from reactor cores; two-phase flow and boiling in reactor cores; and liquid metal coolant systems. Prerequisite: Nuclear Engineering 501(NPRE 401) or consent of instructor. Credit: 4 hours.
NPRE 521 (NPRE 421). INTERACT OF RADIATION W/MATTER — Topics in the interaction of radiation with matter of interest to the nuclear engineering field: the kinematics, kinetics, and cross sections involved in the interaction of charged particles, electromagnetic radiation, and neutrons. Prerequisites: NPRE 446 (NPRE 346) or equivalent. Credit: 4 hours.
NPRE 522 (NPRE 422). CONTROLLED FUSION SYSTEMS, I — Same as Electrical and Computer Engineering 522(ECE 422). Development of plasma models for fusion analysis; treatment of plasma heating and confinement with applications to current experiments; energy balances; and energy extraction. Prerequisite: NPRE 421 (NPRE 321) or consent of instructor. Credit: 4 hours.
Top of PageNPRE 523 (NPRE 423). CONTROLLED FUSION SYSTEMS, II — Development of plasma models for high-beta pulsed-fusion systems and for pellet fusion systems; heating and confinement mechanisms; energy balances and energy extraction; and applications to current experiments. Prerequisite: NPRE 522 (NPRE 422) or consent of instructor. Credit: 4 hours.
NPRE 525 (NPRE 425) NUCL-ELECTR ENERGY CONVERSION — Same as Electrical Engineering 525 (ECE 425). Advanced concepts in nuclear radiation energy conversion of importance in both power production and radiation detection; analysis and applications of direct collection of charged particles; and theory and applications of radiation-induced ionization and excitation Credit: 4 hours.
NPRE 531 (NPRE 431). NUCLEAR MATERIALS — Metallurgical principles applied to materials problems in nuclear engineering; includes topics in production of uranium, corrosion, radiation damage, fuel element fabrication, and fuel reprocessing. Metallurgical principles applied to materials problems in nuclear engineering; includes topics in production of uranium, corrosion, radiation damage, fuel element fabrication, and fuel reprocessing. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 4 hours.
NPRE 541 (NPRE 441). NUCLEAR RADIATION SHIELDING — Basic and advanced concepts in radiation sources, gamma ray and neutron shielding, geometry factors in shielding, computational techniques (such as Monte Carlo and discrete ordinates), special topics (such as shield heating, duct streaming, and albedo theory), and practical aspects. Prerequisite: NPRE 441 (NPRE 341) or consent of instructor. Credit: 4 hours.
NPRE 554 (NPRE 454) INDEPENDENT LAB INVESTIGATIONS — Individual investigation in nuclear engineering. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Credit: 1-8 hours.
Top of PageNPRE 555 (NPRE 455). REACTOR THEORY I — Same as Physics 520 (PHYS 455). Advanced development of neutron transport theory; neutron slowing-down and resonance absorption; approximations to the transport equation; direct numerical methods and other techniques of approximation theory applied to the neutron transport equation; and advanced topics. Prerequisite: NPRE 355; Graduate standing in physics, or consent of instructor. Credit: 4 hours.
NPRE 556 (NPRE 456). REACTOR THEORY II — Same as Physics 521 (PHYS 456). Advanced treatment of the theory of slow-neutron scattering, neutron thermalization, Doppler broadening, fuel depletion and fuel loadings, properties of neutron migration operators, and mathematical neutron transport theory; interpretation of related experiments; and advanced topics. Prerequisite: NPRE 521 (NPRE 421) or NPRE 555 (NPRE 455), or graduate standing in physics, or consent of instructor. Credit: 4 hours.
NPRE 558 (NPRE 458) ADVANCED DESIGN IN NPRE — Classroom exercise in the conceptual design of a nuclear engineering system involving a synthesis of previous learning in the field of nuclear engineering and related disciplines; the design includes all necessary ingredients for the system, such as core, thermal-hydraulics, shielding, material selection, and control. Prerequisite: Five 300- and/or 400-level NPRE courses including Nuclear Engineering 247, 448 (NPRE 348), and 501 (NPRE 401), or equivalent; or consent of instructor. Credit: 4 hours.
NPRE 559 (NPRE 459) ASYMPTOTIC METHODS — Same as Mathematics, Physics, and TAM 549 (TAM 459). An advanced methods course in asymptotic methods, with examples drawn from fluid mechanics, but designed to be mathematically instructive to all students of applied mathematics, engineering, and the physical sciences. Prerequisite: Math 446 (MATH 346) or Physics 413; or consent of instructor. Credit: 4 hours.
NPRE 560 (NPRE 460). REACTOR KINETICS AND DYNAMICS — Diffusion and transport neutron balances with delayed neutrons; formal development of the point reactor kinetics equations; analytic and numerical solutions of the point reactor kinetics equations; space-dependent, multigroup reactor kinetics; reactivity measurements; reactor noise analysis; and advanced topics. Prerequisite: NPRE 555 (NPRE 455); or consent of instructor. Credit: 4 hours.
Top of PageNPRE 596 (NPRE 497). SEMINAR IN NUCLEAR SCI & ENG — Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting lecturers. Credit: 0 or 1 hour.
NPRE 597 (NPRE 495). INDEPENDENT STUDY — Individual study in areas of nuclear engineering and closely related fields not covered by regular course offerings. The work is carried out under the supervision of a member of the faculty. Prerequisite: At least 3 units of graduate work; consent of instructor. Credit: 1-8 hours.
NPRE 598 (NPRE 490). SPECIAL TOPICS — Considers selected areas of current interest in research which are not adequately covered in other courses. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 1-4 hours.
NPRE 599 (NPRE 499). THESIS RESEARCH — Approved for S/U grading only. Credit: 0 to 12 hours.
Irregularly Scheduled Courses:
- 480 Topics in Energy Security
- 481 Seminar in Nuclear Sci & Eng
- 482 Military & Civ Uses Nucl Energy
- 483 Seminar on Security
Contact Department for information on semesters offered.
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