Introduction to Nuclear Engineering
Nuclear energy, radiation and their uses in power, medicine and industry.
NUC-200 Year 2 3 credits 12 lessons planned
Offered by HSM University · Nuclear Engineering
Course content
- 1Nuclear energy in the energy systemComing
- 2Atoms, nuclei and isotopesComing
- 3Radioactive decayComing
- 4Fission and the chain reactionComing
- 5How a reactor worksComing
- 6Reactor typesComing
- 7Radiation and healthComing
- 8Nuclear medicine and industrial usesComing
- 9The fuel cycleComing
- 10Safety and major accidentsComing
- 11FusionComing
- 12Nuclear in the US: the fleet and new buildsComing
Requirements
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.