2023-2024 Course Catalog

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The purpose of the Minor in Nuclear Engineering is to

provide a more thorough technical foundation in nuclear engineering; and
prepare the student for a career in the nuclear industry or for graduate studies in nuclear engineering.

Complete the basic requirements for a Bachelor's degree.
Complete a minimum of 18 credits of nuclear engineering-related coursework - 12 credits of required courses and 6 credits of elective courses from the attached, approved list.
Maintain a 2.0 in-Minor GPA with a minimum grade of C- or better in all courses which count toward the Minor, with the exception of MATH 2214 Introduction to Differential Equations which must receive a passing grade. No Pass/Fail grades will be permitted.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Required Minor Courses
MATH 2214	Introduction to Differential Equations	3
NSEG 3145	Fundamentals of Nuclear Engr ¹	3
NSEG 3146	Fundamental of Nuclear Engr ¹	3
NSEG 3604	Radiation Detection, Protection and Shielding	3
Subtotal		12
Elective Courses
Select two of the following:		6
NSEG 4204	Nuclear Fuel Cycle
NSEG 4214	Nuclear Power Plant Operations
NSEG 4424	Reactor Thermal Hydraulics
MSE 4384	Nuclear Materials
NSEG 4974	(3 hours max)
NSEG 4994	Undergraduate Research (3 hours max)
Subtotal		6
Total Credits		18

¹: NSEG 5114 Nuclear Eng Fundamentals may be substituted for the NSEG 3145 Fundamentals of Nuclear Engr/NSEG 3146 Fundamental of Nuclear Engr sequence but then a third elective course will be required for a total of 18 credit hours

It is the responsibility of the student to asssure that all pre-requisites are met prior to registration for any course within the Minor.