Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology

Students are encouraged to schedule and complete planning sessions with academic advisors. Academic advisors discuss and elaborate on recommended course sequence and prerequisites in these advising sessions.

The advised sequence of courses (suggested prerequisite requirements) is as follows:

• Calculus I (MAT-2310) prior to Calculus II (MAT-2320)
• Physics I with Lab (PHY-1150), prior to Physics II with Lab (PHY-1160)
• Physics II with Lab (PHY-1160) prior to Nuclear Physics for Technology (NUC-3030)
• Nuclear Physics for Technology (NUC-3030), Thermodynamics (EGM-3210), Heat Transfer (EGM-3230), and Fluid Mechanics (EGM-3310) prior to Reactor and Plant Systems courses*
• Nuclear Physics for Technology (NUC-3030) prior to Radiation Effects courses**
• Radiation Effects courses prior to Radiation Analysis Laboratory (NUC-2380)
• All NEET AOS courses or equivalent transfers should be completed prior to Career Planning (APS/NUC-4900)
• Prior learning assessment (PLA) option is not available for Nuclear Technology Assessment/Career Planning (APS/NUC-4900) or NUC-4950
• A minimum total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 3000 level or above

* Reactor and Plant Systems Courses:

• Reactor Fundamentals (NUC-3650)
• Primary Reactor Systems (NUC-3310)
• Nuclear Instrumentation and Control (NUC-3510)

** Radiation Effects Courses:

• Radiation Biophysics (NUC-4120)
• Radiation Interaction (NUC-4130)
• Radiological, Reactor, Environmental Safety (NUC-3420)

The program educational objectives (PEOs) are broad statements describing the career and professional accomplishments that the Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology program is preparing graduates to achieve. The BS degree with an area of study in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology strives to produce qualified and competent applied technology engineering professionals who can immediately make substantial contributions to their employers.

The PEOs are to:

1. Demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, and skills necessary to identify, analyze, and solve professional/technical challenges in Nuclear Energy.
2. Possess a desire and commitment to be technically current with changing technologies through self-improvement and continuous learning.
3. Function effectively in a professional/industrial environment, while maintaining independent thought and adhering to ethical standards.
4. Communicate effectively in one’s career environment and serve influentially in team oriented settings.
5. Strive for increasing levels of leadership and responsibilities in the nuclear field.

1. Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
2. Demonstrate an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
3. Demonstrate an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
4. Demonstrate an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
5. Demonstrate an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.