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B.S. in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology

Program 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 I or higher) are reasonably current.
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The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree 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 B.S. 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 3000/4000-level courses.

Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology Program:

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Nuclear Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs Program Criteria. 

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 Heavin 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 Heavin School and IAC meeting minutes. The current vision and mission statements are published on Thomas Edison State University’s web site.

Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology Program NEET

Year Enrollments  Graduates 
2016 - 2017 565 83
2017 - 2018 579 73
2018 - 2019 647  102
2019 - 2020 614  104
2020 - 2021 695 103 
2021 - 2022 757 127
2022 - 2023 650 115

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 academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010Writing for Success

3
ENC-1020Writing for Success II

3

COM-2090Public Speaking

3
STA-2010Principles of Statistics

3

SOS-1100Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today

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-1010Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology

3

ETH-2200Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership

3
POS-1100American 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)

CRJ-2800Forensic Science

3

HIS-1130American History I

3

FIL-1100Exploring American Cinema

3

Select two featured courses from the list below:
SOC-2910Criminology

3

HIS-1140American History II

3

HUM-1030Introduction 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-1110Introduction to Programming

3

CHE-1210General Chemistry I with Lab

4

II. Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology: (67 Credits)

A. Complete the following Core (50 Credits)

MAT-2310Calculus I

4

MAT-2320Calculus II

4

PHY-1150Physics I with Lab

4

PHY-1160Physics II with Lab

4

NUC-3030Nuclear Physics for Technology

3

EGM-3211Thermodynamics

3

EGM-3230Heat Transfer

3

EGM-3310Fluid Mechanics

3

NUC-4020Nuclear Materials

3

NUC-2380Radiation Analysis Laboratory

1

NUC-3310Primary Reactor Systems

3

NUC-3510Nuclear Instrumentation and Control

3

NUC-3650Reactor Fundamentals

3

NUC-3420Radiological, Reactor, and Environmental Safety

3

NUC-4130Radiation Interactions

3

ELE-2110DC Circuits

3

B. Nuclear Electives (10 Credits)

APS-4000Occupational Safety and Health

3

APS-4020Applied Quality Management

3

EUT-4010Regulatory Policy and Procedures

3

EUT-4020Applied Economic Analysis

3

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Military/INPO Discipline Specific Training including Laboratory/Practicum

1-10

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

APS-4900Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning

3

D. Capstone (4 Credits)

NUC-4950Nuclear 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

Students are encouraged to schedule and complete planning sessions with academic advisors. Academic advisors discuss and elaborate on recommended course sequence and prerequisites in these advising sessions.

The advised sequence of courses (suggested prerequisite requirements) is as follows:

  • Calculus I (MAT-2310) prior to Calculus II (MAT-2320)
  • Physics I with Lab (PHY-1150), prior to Physics II with Lab (PHY-1160)
  • Physics II with Lab (PHY-1160) prior to Nuclear Physics for Technology (NUC-3030)
  • Nuclear Physics for Technology (NUC-3030), Thermodynamics (EGM-3210), Heat Transfer (EGM-3230), and Fluid Mechanics (EGM-3310) prior to Reactor and Plant Systems courses*
  • Nuclear Physics for Technology (NUC-3030) prior to Radiation Effects courses**
  • Radiation Effects courses prior to Radiation Analysis Laboratory (NUC-2380)
  • All NEET AOS courses or equivalent transfers should be completed prior to Career Planning (APS/NUC-4900)
  • Prior learning assessment (PLA) option is not available for Nuclear Technology Assessment/Career Planning (APS/NUC-4900) or NUC-4950
  • A minimum total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 3000 level or above

    * Reactor and Plant Systems Courses:
             Reactor Fundamentals (NUC-3650)
             Primary Reactor Systems (NUC-3310)
             Nuclear Instrumentation and Control (NUC-3510)

    ** Radiation Effects Courses:
                Radiation Biophysics (NUC-4120)
                Radiation Interaction (NUC-4130)
                Radiological, Reactor, Environmental Safety (NUC-3420)

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 B.S. 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:

  1. an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
  2. an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
  3. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
  4. an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
  5. an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.