Overview
Description
Nuclear physics, radioactive decay, nuclear reactor design, components of nuclear power plant, nuclear fuel, criticality/reactivity, nuclear fuel cycle, fission reactors, radioactive waste management.
Requirements
Prerequisites
MATH 181
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
MATH 181.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Terms
fall
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.