M E X36P M E 336P Concepts in Nuclear and Radiation Engineering 3 Hours
3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours
Explore different aspects and applications of nuclear and radiation engineering/physics. Examine the history of nuclear development, basic concepts of radiation and radioactivity, radioactive waste management, global warming and the impact of nuclear power plants, industrial applications, health physics, nuclear medicine, job opportunities at power plants, non-proliferation, and nuclear security. Only one of the following may be counted: Nuclear Engineering 336P, Mechanical Engineering 336P and Mechanical Engineering 379M (Topic: Concepts in Nuclear and Radiation Engineering) may be counted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
Same as: N E 336P
Pre/Corequisites: For engineering majors, Physics 303L and 103N or Physics 316 and 116L with a grade of at least C- in each; for others, upper-division standing.
Grading: Student Option
Repeatable for credit: No
Academic Level: Upper Division