NUCLREN 5002
Transcript Abbreviation:
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Course Description:
Fundamental neutron physics concepts. Neutron transport and neutron diffusion. One, two, and multi-group diffusion equation. Analytical and numerical solutions of the diffusion equation. Criticality calculations for diffusion. Heterogeneous reactors and homogenization. Introduction to transport solution techniques.
Course Levels:
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Designation:
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General Education Course:
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Cross-Listings:
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Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
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Total Completions Allowed:
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Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
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Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 4505 or MechEng 4505, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 6708.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Become familiar with the basic physical and engineering concepts important to the design and performance assessment of nuclear reactors
Develop working skills with the mathematical models used for the approximate studies of nuclear reactor cores
Develop the capability of applying these models to practical application
Become familiar with the commercial nuclear power generating systems
Prepare for the advanced courses in Nuclear Engineering
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
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Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
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ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
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ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
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ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
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Basic Course Overview:
NUCLREN_5002_basic.pdf
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