ME5050

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ME 5050 - Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering (3 Cr.) Online may be available

UMD Mechanical/Industrial Engineering (10349) DCSE - Swenson College of Science and Engineering

Course description

Introduction to the fundamentals of nuclear engineering including atomic and nuclear physics, fission, fusion, isotopes, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, radiation detection, criticality, and reactor kinetics. Overview of types of reactors and some operational considerations. A discussion of radiation types and safety.

pre-req: SCSE graduate student or instructor consent

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

AFV - A-F or Audit

Lecture

Requirements

009717

Typically offered term(s)

Periodic Spring