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NSEG-5124: Nuclear Reactor Analysis

Description: Nuclear reactions and fission process. The fission chain reaction. Neutron diffusion and moderation. One-speed diffusion model of a nuclear reactor. Neutron slowing and multigroup diffusion theory. Nuclear reactor kinetics. Introduction to reactor core physics design.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: NSEG-5114

Required By: NSEG-6124

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 5

Average GPA: 3.61 (A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 43.34%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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