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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Nuclear Reactor Technology


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This program provides the education necessary for careers associated with assisting engineers in the design, construction, inspection, maintenance, monitoring, and management of nuclear reactor power generation facilities. Primary employment positions are senior reactor operators and shift technical advisors. Other employment opportunities include similar responsibilities in medical and industrial facilities where radioactive materials are used.

Program Requirements

Area of specialization (62 hours)


Required courses (48 hours)


  • Technical electives Credits: (10)
  • Management electives Credits: (3)
  • Free elective Credits: (1)
  • ET 410 Properties of Engineering Materials Credits: (2)
  • ET 436 Digital Logic Systems I Credits: (4)
  • ET 512 Mechanics of Fluids Credits: (3)
  • ET 514 Energy Conversion Technology Credits: (3)

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