Area of Study Overview
ADVISORY
It is strongly recommended that you do not take any of the nuclear engineering or electronics systems engineering area of study courses unless your math skills (calculus 1 or higher) are reasonably current. |
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The Bachelor of Science BS degree with an area of study in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology emphasizes the practical application of engineering principles as they impact nuclear power generation. The 126-credit program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to perform competently in reactor operations, quality assurance, instrumentation and control technology and other related areas. Additionally, the BS degree with an area of study in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology addresses career pathways in the engineering function and thus supports the ability to obtain a professional engineering license. A total of 18 Area of Study credits must be from 300/400 level courses.
Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology Program:
The BS degree with an area of study in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET.
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The Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology Program’s goal is to educate engineering technology practitioners who are immediately relevant to or practicing in industry by frequently evaluating and improving our educational programs, engaging in scholarly and industrially based activities, and working within the broader community to be relevant to the professional and global community.
The AST vision and mission statements are reviewed and updated periodically, most recently in 2018. These reviews are performed by the mentors as well as the Industrial Advisory Council IAC. Details are published in the School and IAC meeting minutes. The current vision and mission statements are published on Thomas Edison State University’s web site.
Advisory
It is strongly recommended that you do not take any of the nuclear engineering or electronics systems engineering area of study courses unless your math skills calculus 1 or higher are reasonably current.
Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology Program NEET
| Year |
Enrollments |
Graduates |
| 2012 - 2013 |
130 |
16 |
| 2013 - 2014 |
177 |
58 |
| 2014 - 2015 |
555 |
83 |
| 2015 - 2016 |
574 |
79 |
| 2016 - 2017 |
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| 2017 - 2018 |
557 |
72 |
| 2018 - 2019 |
647 |
99 |
Credit Distribution
Courses in the Area of Study are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.
I General Education Requirements (60 Credits)
II. Area of Study: (51 Credits)
A. Complete the following:
| NUC-303 | Nuclear Physics for Technology | 3 |
| EGM-321 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| EGM-323 | Heat Transfer | 3 |
| EGM-331 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| NUC-402 | Nuclear Materials | 3 |
| NUC-238 | Radiation Analysis Laboratory | 1 |
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| Reactors and Plant Systems | 9 |
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| Radiation Effects | 6 |
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| Electrical Theory | 3 |
B. Nuclear Electives (10 Credits)
| APS-400 | Occupational Safety and Health | 3 |
| APS-402 | Applied Quality Management | 3 |
-TRSFR REQ.
| Regulatory Policy and Procedures | 3 |
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| Applied Economic Analysis | 3 |
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| Military/INPO Discipline Specific Training including Laboratory/Practicum | 1-10 |
C. Nuclear Technology Assessment/Career Planning
| NUC-490 | Nuclear Technology Assessment Career Planning | 3 |
D. Capstone
| NUC-495 | Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology Capstone | 4 |
III. Electives (15 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
Total Credit Hours: 126
Required Advisement
Policy for Required Advisement for BS degree in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology
BS degree in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology program students are required to schedule and complete a minimum of two program planning sessions with a School of Applied Science and Technology advisor. The first scheduled program planning sessions should be after the student receives formal evaluation of transferred credits and prior to starting courses. A second scheduled program planning session should be prior to registration for NUC-490: Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning.
The session shall encompass the following:
Each BS degree in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology student is required to meet with an Applied Science and Technology advisor or military representative/advisor:
- After receiving evaluation of transferred credits and prior to starting courses to ensure course sequencing as indicated
- To verify completion of prerequisite courses prior to enrollment in NUC-490: Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning and NUC-495: Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology Capstone
- To verify completion of all courses before Graduation application
- Required sequence of courses for the BS degree in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology are the following:
- General educations courses or equivalent transfer courses prerequisites:
- English Composition I ENC-101 and English Composition II ENC-102 prior to Technical Report Writing ENG-201
- Calculus I MAT-231 prior to Calculus II MAT-232
- Physics I with Lab PHY-115 prior to Physics II with Lab PHY-116 and prior to Nuclear Physics for Technology NUC-303
Note: Other general education, electives and nuclear elective courses can be taken as determined by student and approved by advisement.
Required the BS degree in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology area of study courses or equivalent transfer courses prerequisites:
- Nuclear Physics for Technology NUC-303, Thermodynamics EGM-221, Heat Transfer EGM-323, and Fluid Mechanics EGM-330 prior to Reactor and Plant Systems courses of Reactor Fundamentals NUC-365, Primary Reactor Systems NUC-331 or Nuclear Instrumentation and Control NUC-351
- Nuclear Physics for Technology NUC-303 prior to Radiation Effects courses: Radiation Biophysics NUC-412, Radiation Interaction NUC-413, or Radiological, Reactor, and Environmental Safety NUC-342
- Radiation Effects courses: Radiation Biophysics NUC-412, Radiation Interaction NUC-413, or Radiological, Reactor, and Environmental Safety NUC-342 prior to Ration Analysis Laboratory NUC-238
- Required completions of general educations courses: English Composition I ENC-101, English Composition II ENC-102, Technical Report Writing ENG-201, Calculus I MAT-231, Calculus II MAT-232, Physics I with Lab PHY-115, Physics II with Lab PHY-116 and General Chemistry CHE-111 prior to NUC-490: Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning.
- Required completion of BS degree in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology area of study courses or equivalent transfers prior to NUC-490: Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning.
- Required completion of all prerequisite course work before taking NUC-495: Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology Capstone.
- Prior learning assessment PLA options will not be available for NUC-490: Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning or NUC-495: Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology Capstone.
- A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 300 level or above
Program Educational Objectives
The program educational objectives PEOS are broad statements describing the career and professional accomplishments that the Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology program is preparing graduates to achieve in 3-5 years after graduation. The BS degree in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology strives to produce qualified and competent applied technology engineering professionals who can immediately make substantial contributions to their employers.
The PEOS are to:
- Demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, and skills necessary to identify, analyze, and solve professional/technical challenges in nuclear energy;
- Possess a desire and commitment to be technically current with changing technologies through self-improvement and continuous learning;
- Function effectively in a professional/industrial environment, while maintaining independent thought and adhering to ethical standards;
- Communicate effectively in one's career environment and serve influentially in team oriented settings; and
- Strive for increasing levels of leadership and responsibilities in the nuclear field.