NUCLREN 4506
Transcript Abbreviation:
UGNuclEngLab
Course Description:
A laboratory course tailored to undergraduates that will provide hands-on experience with nuclear engineering instrumentation and the OSU Research Reactor.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
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:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 4505 (505) or MechEng 4505 (505); or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
To develop an understanding of the measurement and shielding of radiation.
To develop an understanding of health physics and personnel protection.
To develop an understanding of reactor physics, operations and uses.
To develop a more intuitive feel for the processes and equipment involved in working with radiation.
To provide important preparation for future nuclear workers.
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiation measurements basics: detection w/ gas ionization | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Radiation measurements basics: detection with scintillation and solid state devices | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Radiation protection: shielding and dose rate vs. distance | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Radiation protection: operational health physics | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Reactor instrumentation | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Reactor criticality | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Radioactive half-life | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Reactor neutron flux measurement | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Neutron flux profile measurements | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Isotope production | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Neutron activation analysis | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Material Damage | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Lab write-ups/homework | 60% |
| Final project | 25% |
| Class Participation | 15% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No Textbooks and Other Course Materials Entered. | ||
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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