NE 591 611 Introduction to Nuclear Energy
3 Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to the concepts, systems, and applications of nuclear energy. The first half of the course focuses on fundamental nuclear physics and nuclear energetics, while the second half focuses on nuclear energy processes, nuclear reactors, and nuclear technology. The course topics include fundamental concepts of nuclear physics and nuclear models, nuclear energetics and nuclear reactions, radiation interaction with matter, radiation detection and radiation doses, nuclear reactors and applications of nuclear technology.
Prerequisite
Graduate standing.
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to give students a broad perspective of basic nuclear science and nuclear engineering by learning the basic concepts of nuclear energy, nuclear reactors and nuclear technology, as well as becoming familiar with nuclear energy processes and nuclear reactor design.
Course Requirements
- Homework assignments: 30%.
- In-class quizzes: 5%.
- Class project: 5%.
- Midterm Exam: 30%.
- Final Exam: 30%.
Grading Distribution: A+: 96+ A: 93-96 A-: 90-92 B+: 86-89 B: 83-86 B-: 80-8 C+: 77-79 C: 73-76 C-: 70-72 D+: 67-69 D: 63-66 D-: 60-62
Course Outline
Fundamental Concepts
Atomic Nuclear Models
Nuclear Energetics
Radioactivity
Binary Nuclear Reactions
Radiation Interactions with Matter
Detection and Measurement of Radiation
Radiation Doses and Hazard Assessment
Nuclear Power and Fusion Reactors
Nuclear Technology in Industry, Research and Medicine
Textbook
Required Textbook:
Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering, J. Kenneth Shultis and Richard E. Faw, 3rd Edition, 2017.
Recommended Textbooks:
• Introductory Nuclear Physics, Kenneth S. Krane, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1955.
• An Introduction to Nuclear Materials: Fundamentals and Applications, K.L. Murty and I. Charit, Wiley-VCH, Weinheim, 2013.
• Materials for Nuclear Plants, Wolfgang Hoffelner, Springer, London, 2013.
Created: 4/23/2024