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NE450 NUCLEAR WEAPONS EFFECTS

Physics and Nuclear Engineering · 5 versions

Offerings are listed from 2027-1 Fall through 2031-1 Fall.

NE450 NUCLEAR WEAPONS EFFECTS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2019-2
  • In effect
Scope
This course focuses on the operation of nuclear and fusion weapons, and the effects of a nuclear weapon detonation. Specific topics emphasize blast effects, thermal radiation, initial radiation and fallout, electromagnetic pulse, biological effects of radiation, and the policy issues associated with weapons of mass destruction. Extension problems with design components apply the concepts presented in NE450 to the solution of practical problems.
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Extension problems with design components.
Prerequisites
NE300
NE450 version 2019-2 offerings
Term Sections Section size Capacity Enrolled Wait list Seats Closed Details
2027-1 Fall 3 18 54 40 0 14 No Hours for 2027-1 Fall
2027-2 Spring 3 20 60 60 0 0 No Hours for 2027-2 Spring
2028-1 Fall 3 18 54 31 0 23 No Hours for 2028-1 Fall
2028-2 Spring 5 18 90 78 0 12 No Hours for 2028-2 Spring
2029-1 Fall 3 18 54 40 0 14 No Hours for 2029-1 Fall
2029-2 Spring 5 19 95 84 0 11 No Hours for 2029-2 Spring
2030-1 Fall 3 17 51 0 0 51 No Hours for 2030-1 Fall
2030-2 Spring 5 20 100 0 0 100 No Hours for 2030-2 Spring

NE450 NUCLEAR WEAPONS EFFECTS

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2012-2
  • Archived
Scope
This course focuses on the operation of nuclear and fusion weapons, and the effects of a nuclear weapon detonation. Specific topics emphasize blast effects, thermal radiation, initial radiation and fallout, electromagnetic pulse, biological effects of radiation, and the policy issues associated with weapons of mass destruction. Extension problems with design components apply the concepts presented in NE450 to the solution of practical problems.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Extension problems with design components.
Prerequisites
NE300

NE450 NUCLEAR SYSTEMS DESIGN

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2011-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course focuses on the design of a nuclear weapon device, and the effects of a nuclear weapon detonation. Specific topics emphasize radiation interactions with matter, biological effects of radiation, and the effects of nuclear detonations. A design project applies the concepts presented in NE450 to the solution of practical problems.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
One design project.
Prerequisites
NE300

NE450 NUCLEAR SYSTEMS DESIGN

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2008-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course focuses on the design of a nuclear weapon device, and the effects of a nuclear weapon detonation. Specific topics emphasize radiation interactions with matter, biological effects of radiation, and the effects of nuclear detonations. A design project applies the concepts presented in both NE350 and NE450 to the solution of practical problems.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
One design project.
Prerequisites
one of

NE450 NUCLEAR SYSTEMS DESIGN

  • 3.0 credit hours
  • (BS=0.0, ET=3.0, MA=0.0)
  • Version 2005-1
  • Archived
Scope
This course focuses on engineering economics, shielding design, and nuclear weapons effects. Specific topics emphasize financial decisions concerning nuclear power production, radiation shielding, biological effects of radiation, and the effects of nuclear detonations. Design projects apply the concepts presented in both NE350 and NE450 to the solution of practical problems.
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Three design problems are included. Compensatory time is given for these major group requirements.
Prerequisites
one of
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