Minor in Nuclear Engineering
The Minor in Nuclear Engineering is one of three minors offered within the Nuclear Engineering academic curriculum to provide students the opportunity to obtain education and training in nuclear sciences. It is designed for students from Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics or related disciplines who are interested in nuclear power.
Requirements
The minor requires a minimum of 15 credits of course work. As background preparation, the minor requires math through differential equations and two semesters of calculus-based physics.
| Required courses: | ||
| ENGINR 2300 | Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| or MAE 2300 | Thermodynamics | |
| or CH_ENG 3261 | Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I | |
| MAE 4371 | Energy Systems and Resources | 3 |
| or CH_ENG 4318 | Energy Technology and Sustainability | |
| ECE 4030 | Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Engineering | 3 |
| CHEM 4600 | Introduction to Radiochemistry with Lab | 3 |
| Select one additional course from the list below: | ||
| RA_SCI 4303 | Radiation Safety | 3 |
| PEA_ST 4330 | Science and Technology of Terrorism and Counterterrorism | 3 |
| ECE 4550 | Introduction to Plasmas | 3 |
| MAE 4660 | Vibration Analysis | 3 |
| or CV_ENG 4660 | Vibration Analysis | |
| CH_ENG 2303 | Harnessing the Atom in Everyday Life: Fulfill M Curie's Dream | 3 |