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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 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