Physics and Nuclear Engineering majors and minors

The Department of Physics and Nuclear Engineering is responsible for a two-term core course designed to give all cadets a basic understanding of the physics that is relevant to the design and employment of modern military systems.

The Department offers majors in physics (PHYO) and interdisciplinary studies (ISCO). These challenging programs provide cadets a sound foundation for subsequent graduate study in any subdiscipline of physics.

The Department offers majors in nuclear engineering (NENO) and nuclear engineering science (NESO). Traditional topics--like reactor design--are covered. In addition, a great deal of emphasis is placed upon understanding the effects of nuclear weapons, which is a subject of increasing importance in today's national security arena. The Nuclear Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. The Department also offers a Nuclear Technology and Policy Studies minor.