CH EN 412
Introductory Nuclear Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Principles and application of nuclear reactor design.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
or equivalent.
Recommended
Ch En 376 or equivalent
Title
Fuel and Waste Management
Learning Outcome
Fuel and waste managementa. Regulationsb. Fuel and Waste Processingc. Accident Histories and Root CausesIV. Career Opportunities in Nuclear Engineering
Title
Nuclear Physics
Learning Outcome
At the end of this course, each student should have competent andwell-supported command of the following:I. Nuclear physicsa. Particle and Atom Physicsb. Mass and Energyc. Radioactive Decay Processesd. Interactions of Particles and Radiation with Matter
Title
Reactor Design & Safety
Learning Outcome
Reactor Design and Safetya. Fundamentals of Fission Reactions and Fuelsb. Generation I-IV designs, with distinguishing safety and securityfeaturesc. Reactor Types (fast, breeder, thermal, other)d. Quantitative Approximations for Temperature and Heat Releasee. Reactor Control
