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Virginia Tech

NSEG-5104: Applied Mathematics for Nuclear Engineers

Description: Mathematical modeling. Complex numbers and operations. Matrix theory. Vector analysis and multivariable operators. Review of ordinary differential equations. Analytical methods for solving partial differential equations. Computational methods for solving partial differential equations in spatial and time dimensions including finite differences, finite volume, and discrete ordinates methods. Emphasis on applications associated with reactor physics and reactor thermal hydraulics. Pre: Graduate standing.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 4

Average GPA: 3.88 (rounds to A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 75.15%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Amanda Sue Wen Leong2024100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.921
Mark A Pierson202392.6%7.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.873

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2021Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W