Nuclear Energy Track (NUC)
NUC 301 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering and Reactor Safety (3 Credits)
Engineering & Comp Sci
Importance of nuclear energy to society. Nuclear and radiological engineering. Nuclear energy production. Radioactive waste. Reactor safety
Prereq: PHY 212
NUC 510 Nuclear Reactor Design, Operation and Safety (3 Credits)
Engineering & Comp Sci
Cross-listed with MAE 510
Principles of fission reactor analysis and design; reactor kinetics, operation and control; reactor thermo-fluid-dynamics; reactor safety; reactor accident case studies.
NUC 520 Radiochemistry, Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing and Nonproliferation (3 Credits)
Engineering & Comp Sci
Cross-listed with CEN 520
Radiochemistry for nuclear reactors and nuclear fuel reprocessing; nonproliferation issues through detection and monitoring, nuclear fuel reprocessing and design, waste vitrification and storage facilities, safety issues in nuclear fuel reprocessing.
Prereq: NUC 301
NUC 530 Electric Power Generation and Distribution (3 Credits)
Engineering & Comp Sci
Fundamental principles governing the electro-mechanical power conversion; transformer; generators; introduction to power distribution systems; reliability and safety issues related to power generation and delivery, particularly in nuclear power plants.3
NUC 540 Experiential Studies in Nuclear Technology (3 Credits)
Engineering & Comp Sci
Cross-listed with CEN 540
Introduction to experimental methods, procedures and research techniques through projects at participating government facilities, industrial entities or Syracuse University.