B.S. 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 I or higher) are reasonably current.

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The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) 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, National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologist (NRRPT) certification, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensure, or professional training. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 3000/4000-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 B.S. 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-2010

CTR-2120

STA-2010

MAT-2310

MAT-2320

PHY-1150

PHY-1160

CHE-1210

 

NOTE:

 

How to 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, 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 academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010Writing for Success

3

ENC-1020Writing for Success II

3

COM-2090Public Speaking

3

MAT-1210College Algebra

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. NET Radiological Protection (74 Credits)

A. Complete the following:

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-3230Heat Transfer

3

EGM-3310Fluid Mechanics

3

NUC-4020Nuclear Materials

3

EGM-3211Thermodynamics

3

NUC-3310Primary Reactor Systems

3

NUC-3510Nuclear Instrumentation and Control

3

NUC-3800Nuclear Rules and Regulations

3

APS-4000Occupational Safety and Health

3

APS-4020Applied Quality Management

3

MAN-4350Project Management

3

B. Radiological Protection Concentration Choose six courses from the following

RPT-2700Introduction to Nuclear Engineering Technology and Radiation Health Physics

3

RPT-2710Radiation Biology

3

RPT-2750Introduction to Radiation Generating Devices

3

NUC-3420Radiological, Reactor, and Environmental Safety

3

NUC-4130Radiation Interactions

3

RPT-3020Radiation Shielding and External Dosimetry

3

RPT-2600Radiation Detection and Instrumentation

3

C. NE/Radiological Protection Assessment/Career Planning

APS-4900Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning

3

D. Capstone

RPT-4950Radiation Protection/Health Physics Capstone

4

Total Credit Hours: 120