Nov 11, 2026

2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Calendar

NUCL 4460U – Nuclear Power Systems

Principles of fission; nuclear fuels; thermal and fast reactors; converters and breeders; light water reactors; heavy water reactors, gas cooled reactors; direct and indirect cycle nuclear plants; unit control strategies; nuclear plant safety; fuel cycles; plant decommissioning; waste management; environmental effects; life-cycle costs. Principles of fusion reactors; experimental fusion facilities.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): NUCL 3930U or MECE 3930U or MECE 2640U