NUM 201E - Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering I

Course Objectives

1. To introduce fundamental knowledge about nuclear reactor systems and radiation,
2. To show basic reactor physics and criticality calculations,
3. To teach the principle of working in steady case,
4. To teach reactor control and factors which effects on reactor control,
5. To introduce knowledge about nuclear fuel cycle and waste management,
6. To teach the classifications and properties of nuclear reactors.

Course Description

Nuclear physics, Interaction of radiation with matter, Nuclear reactors and nuclear power, Neuron diffusion, Nuclear reactor theory