BS in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology

Area of Study Overview

Advisory: It is strongly recommended that students do not take any of the nuclear engineering or electronics systems engineering area of study courses unless their 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 120-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 School's 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
2017 - 2018	557	72
2018 - 2019	647	99

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (46 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.  For more information see About Our General Education Program.  To plan your program please contact an Advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-101	English Composition I	3
ENC-102	English Composition II	3
COM-209	Public Speaking	3
STA-201	Principles of Statistics	3
SOS-110	Critical Information Literacy	3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-101	Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-230	Ethics in the Digital Age	3
POS-110	American Government	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

AOJ-280	Forensic Science	3
HIS-113	American History I	3
FIL-110	American Cinema	3

Select two featured courses from the list below

SOC-291	Criminology	3
HIS-114	American History II	3
HUM-103	Introduction to the Humanities III: Music	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (7 Credits)

COS-111	Introduction to Programming	3
CHE-121	General Chemistry I with Lab	4

II. Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology: (67 Credits)

A. Complete the following Core (50 Credits)

MAT-231	Calculus I	4
MAT-232	Calculus II	4
PHY-115	Physics I with Lab	4
PHY-116	Physics II with Lab	4
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
NUC-331	Primary Reactor Systems	3
NUC-351	Nuclear Instrumentation and Control	3
NUC-365	Reactor Fundamentals	3
NUC-342	Radiological, Reactor, and Environmental Safety	3
NUC-413	Radiation Interactions	3
ELE-211	DC Circuits	3

B. Nuclear Electives (10 Credits)

APS-400	Occupational Safety and Health	3
APS-402	Applied Quality Management	3
EUT-402	Applied Economic Analysis	3
-	Military/INPO Discipline Specific Training including Laboratory/Practicum	1-10

C. Nuclear Technology Assessment/Career Planning (3 Credits)

APS-490

Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning

3

D. Capstone (4 Credits)

NUC-495

Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology Capstone

4

III. Electives (7 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120

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 APS-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 APS-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 Nuclear Technology Assessment/Career Planning NUC-490
• Required completion of BS degree in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology area of study courses or equivalent transfers prior to APS-490: Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning
• Required completion of all prerequisite course work before taking Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology Capstone NUC-495.
• Prior learning assessment (PLA) options will not be available for APS-490: Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning or Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology Capstone NUC-495
• 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:

1. demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, and skills necessary to identify, analyze, and solve professional/technical challenges in nuclear energy;
2. possess a desire and commitment to be technically current with changing technologies through self-improvement and continuous learning;
3. function effectively in a professional/industrial environment, while maintaining independent thought and adhering to ethical standards;
4. communicate effectively in one's career environment and serve influentially in team oriented settings; and
5. strive for increasing levels of leadership and responsibilities in the nuclear field.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology program will be able to:

• demonstrate a fundamental mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern appropriate tools required for nuclear facility operations and/or related fields;
• demonstrate an ability to understand and apply current concepts in the areas of mathematics, science, and engineering technology;
• demonstrate the ability to conduct, analyze, and interpret data to resolve technical challenges and/or improve processes;
• demonstrate an understanding of nuclear design concepts that are applied within the systems, components, and processes for safe operation of nuclear facilities.
• demonstrate effective participation in groups as a valued team member;
• demonstrate a capability to solve technical problems through proper identification, research, and systematic analysis of the issue;
• demonstrate proficiency in oral, written, and graphical communications to the given audience utilizing standard English;
• demonstrate an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature, documents, and procedures;
• demonstrate the need and commitment to engage in lifelong learning, while remaining technically current in one’s discipline;
• demonstrate professional, ethical, and social responsibilities within the nuclear energy field, while recognizing differences due to culture and diversity;
• demonstrate recognition of the impacts of nuclear technology solutions in an expanding societal and global context, including cybersecurity;
• demonstrate a commitment for quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement in professional activities; and
• demonstrate knowledge of and an understanding for the federal, state, and local regulations, standards, and rules applying to operations and safety in the nuclear energy field.