NSEG-3146: Fundamental of Nuclear Engr
Description: Application of fundamental principles of neutron physics and reactor theory. Calculation of critical mass and dimensions of a reactor using modified one-group theory; reactivity changes in the core due to control rods, chemical boron shim, temperature changes, and fissioin production poisons. Determination of reactor thermal design criteria. Introduction to radiation protection and reactor accident analysis. Nuclear enginering ethics principles.
Pathways: N/A
Course Hours: 3 credits
Corequisites: N/A
Crosslist: N/A
Repeatability: N/A
Sections Taught: 6
Average GPA: 3.38 (rounds to B+)
Strict A Rate (No A-) : 43.53%
Average Withdrawal Rate: 4.52%
| David W Freeman | 2024 | 61.6% | 23.0% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 3.34 | 1 |
| Mark A Pierson | 2021 | 72.2% | 20.3% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 3.60 | 3 |
| Angela S Anderson | 2023 | 51.8% | 31.0% | 10.3% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 3.4% | 3.46 | 1 |
| Duarte Juliana Pacheco | 2022 | 26.4% | 18.4% | 31.7% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 18.4% | 2.71 | 1 |