BS in Nuclear Engineering Technology

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 Engineering Technology is designed for reactor operators and related workers in the nuclear industry or in the U.S. Navy nuclear power program. 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 is a 120-credit program.

View information on the BS degree with an area of study in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology, which is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Degree Requirements

Computer Programming Requirement or

Programmable Logic Controllers

CIS-107 or above

STA-201

MAT-231

MAT-232

PHY-115

PHY-116

CHE-121

Notes

  • 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, Nuclear Regulatory Commission NRC license, National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists NRRPT certification, certification from a nuclear utility Institute of Nuclear Power Operations INPO accredited program, or American Council on Education ACE-reviewed company training.
  • All courses are offered online through Thomas Edison State University.
  • A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 300 level or above.

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.

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 (45 Credits)

A. Complete the following (9 Credits)

NUC-303Nuclear Physics for Technology

3

EGM-323Heat Transfer

3

EGM-331Fluid Mechanics

3

B. Reactors and Plant Systems (9 Credits)

NUC-365Reactor Fundamentals

3

NUC-331Primary Reactor Systems

3

NUC-351Nuclear Instrumentation and Control

3

C. Radiation Effects (6 Credits)

NUC-412Radiation Biophysics

3

NUC-413Radiation Interactions

3

D. Safety and Protection (6 Credits)

NUC-342Radiological, Reactor, and Environmental Safety

3

-TRSFR REQ.
Radiation Protection and Control

3

E. Nuclear Electives (12 Credits)

APS-402Applied Quality Management

3

NUC-402Nuclear Materials

3

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Military/INPO Discipline Specific Training including Laboratory/Practicum or Occupational Health and Safety

-TRSFR REQ.
Regulatory Policy and Procedures

3

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Nuclear Materials

3

For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.

F. Capstone

APS-401Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology

3

III. Electives (15 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

Total Credit Hours: 120

*TRSFR REQ - These courses are not offered by TESU. Please click here for information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.