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NUCENG 3D04

Principles of Nuclear Engineering

Undergraduate

Fall 2026 · Principles Of Nuclear Eng · C01

Readings

  • Introduction To Nuclear Engineering Ed: 4
    Lamarsh · 4 · Required
    ISBN 9780134570051
Fall 2026 · C01

Topics

  • Admin + intro to nuclear
  • Atomic and nuclear physics
  • Interaction of radiation with matter
  • Nuclear reactor design
  • Nuclear engineering topics
  • Guest lecture
  • Neutron diffusion and moderation
  • Nuclear reactor theory
  • Reactor kinetics
  • Heat transfer in a nuclear reactor
  • Radiation protection
  • Radiation shielding
  • Safety and licensing

Readings

  • Introduction to Nuclear Engineering
    J.R. Lamarsh, A.J. Baratta · Both 3rd and 4th editions are acceptable · Required
    Pearson
  • Introduction to Nuclear Engineering Authors: J.R. Lamarsh, A.J. Baratta Publisher: Pearson Edition: Both 3rd and 4th editions are acceptable The campus bookstore sells it for $225 + tax, which is expensive. Students are encouraged to buy a used copy at a more reasonable price.
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Fall 2026

Topics

  • Introduction to fission energy systems
  • Energetics of nuclear reactions
  • Interactions of radiation with matter
  • Radioactivity
  • Design and operating principles of fission reactors
  • Perform labs involving
  • Nuclear physics processes underlying
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