2023 Fall

NUCENG 100 001 - LEC 001

Introduction to Nuclear Energy and Technology

Ali Hanks

Aug 23, 2023 - Dec 08, 2023

Tu, Th

09:30 am - 10:59 am

Mulford 159

Class #:28768

Units: 3

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction
Time Conflict Enrollment Allowed

Offered through Nuclear Engineering

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 13

Enrolled: 62

Waitlisted: 0

Capacity: 75

Waitlist Max: 10

No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 6 hours of outside work hours per week.

The class provides students with an overview of the contemporary nuclear energy technology with emphasis on nuclear fission as an energy source. Starting with the basic physics of the nuclear fission process, the class includes discussions on reactor control, thermal hydraulics, fuel production, and spent fuel management for various types of reactors in use around the world as well as analysis of safety and other nuclear-related issues. This class is intended for sophomore NE students, but is also open to transfer students and students from other majors.