Introduction to Nuclear Engineering

Course content

1. 1Nuclear energy in the energy systemComing
2. 2Atoms, nuclei and isotopesComing
3. 3Radioactive decayComing
4. 4Fission and the chain reactionComing
5. 5How a reactor worksComing
6. 6Reactor typesComing
7. 7Radiation and healthComing
8. 8Nuclear medicine and industrial usesComing
9. 9The fuel cycleComing
10. 10Safety and major accidentsComing
11. 11FusionComing
12. 12Nuclear in Canada: CANDU and SMRsComing

Requirements

• PHYS-131 Electricity & Magnetism
• CHEM-103 Chemistry for Engineers

Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.

Description

Nuclear energy, radiation and their uses in power, medicine and industry.

Part of the Engineering stream, typically taken in year 2.