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MSE-4384: Nuclear Materials

Description: An introduction to materials for nuclear applications with emphasis on fission reactors. Fundamental radiation effects on materials; material properties relevant to structural, moderator, reflector, blanket, coolant, control shielding and safety systems; processes such as nuclear fuel cycles, fuel enrichment and reprocessing; and related structural systems.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: (ME-3304 or MSE-3044) and (ESM-3054 or ME-3614 or MSE-3054)

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 7

Average GPA: 3.64 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 49.24%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Celine Hin202475.3%19.3%4.8%0.6%0.0%0.0%3.647

Grade Distribution Over Time

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Summer I 2020Fall 2020Fall 2021Summer I 2022Fall 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W