BS in Nuclear Engineering Technology Concentration in Radiological Protection

Concentration 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 Engineering Technology is designed for reactor operators and related support workers in the nuclear industry, medical, or in the U.S. Navy nuclear power program who need a more enhanced understanding and skill in radiation protection, shielding/activation, personal dosimetry, and biological effectives of radiation. Credits may be earned from the Navy Basic Nuclear Power School, advanced Navy training, NRRPT certification, NRC licensure, or professional training. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 300/400-level courses. The BS degree with an area of study in Nuclear Engineering Technology and concentration in Radiological Protection is a 120-credit program.

Degree Requirements

The following courses are required for the BS degree with an area of study in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology and can be fulfilled in either the General Education or Electives sections of the degree chart.

ENG-201

CTR-212

STA-201

MAT-231

MAT-232

PHY-115

PHY-116

CHE-121

 

NOTE:

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: Most students have earned credit from the Navy Basic Nuclear Power School, which covers more than half of the area of study. Credit may also be earned by advanced Navy training, prior learning assessment (PLA), NRC license, NRRPT certification or ACE-reviewed company training.

Courses listed in the Area of Study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for the program. The inclusion of similar courses must be reviewed by the Evaluation team. Students must submit their program plan for review to ensure that course selection is appropriate for the degree.

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-101English Composition I

3

ENC-102English Composition II

3

COM-209Public Speaking

3

MAT-121College Algebra

3

SOS-110Critical 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-101Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology

3

ETH-230Ethics in the Digital Age

3

POS-110American 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-280Forensic Science

3

HIS-113American History I

3

FIL-110American Cinema

3

Select two featured courses from the list below
SOC-291Criminology

3

HIS-114American History II

3

HUM-103Introduction 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-111Introduction to Programming

3

CHE-121General Chemistry I with Lab

4

II. NET Radiation Protection (74 Credits)

A Complete the following

MAT-231Calculus I

4

MAT-232Calculus II

4

PHY-115Physics I with Lab

4

PHY-116Physics II with Lab

4

NUC-303Nuclear Physics for Technology

3

EGM-323Heat Transfer

3

EGM-331Fluid Mechanics

3

NUC-402Nuclear Materials

3

EGM-321Thermodynamics

3

NUC-331Primary Reactor Systems

3

NUC-351Nuclear Instrumentation and Control

3

NUC-380Nuclear Rules and Regulations

3

APS-400Occupational Safety and Health

3

APS-402Applied Quality Management

3

MAN-435Project Management

3

B. Radiological Protection Concentration Choose six courses from the following

RPT-270Introduction to Nuclear Engineering Technology and Radiation Health Physics

3

RPT-271Radiation Biology

3

RPT-275Introduction to Radiation Generating Devices

3

NUC-342Radiological, Reactor, and Environmental Safety

3

NUC-413Radiation Interactions

3

RPT-302Radiation Shielding and External Dosimetry

3

RPT-260Radiation Detection and Instrumentation

3

C. NE/Radiological Protection Assessment/Career Planning

APS-490Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning

3

D. Capstone

RPT-495Radiation Protection/Health Physics Capstone

4

Total Credit Hours: 120