Minor in Nuclear Engineering

The Minor in Nuclear Engineering is designed to provide undergraduate students from other appropriate engineering programs (mechanical, electrical, chemical etc.) with the fundamentals of nuclear physics and engineering theory and practice, necessary to equip them with a sound understanding of nuclear engineering.

The fundamental principle of nuclear power is to harness the energy released when a nuclear reaction results in the splitting of the uranium atom, a process called nuclear fission, which also results in the creation of ionizing radiation. The courses designed for this Nuclear Engineering Minor will cover the following three fundamental nuclear engineering areas of study necessary to achieve the program goals and learning outcomes given below:

1. Radiation Science and Health Physics
2. Nuclear Reactor Physics
3. Nuclear Systems and Operation

Goals

The goals of the program are:

1. To provide graduates with fundamental knowledge in nuclear engineering.
2. To enable graduates to relate nuclear engineering theory to practice.
3. To equip graduates with design and problem-solving skills in nuclear engineering.
4. To prepare graduates for careers as nuclear engineering professionals.
5. To encourage graduates to pursue self-learning and personal development experiences.

Learning Outcomes

A student graduating with a Minor in Nuclear Engineering will be able to:

(1)	An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
(2)	An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
(3)	An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
(4)	An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
(5)	An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
(6)	An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
(7)	An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Minor Requirements

Minor in Nuclear Engineering Requirements

Students must take all five courses: