Nuclear Sciences and Engineering Interdisciplinary Minor

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The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, in collaboration with the Department of Applied Physics, offers a minor an Interdisciplinary Minor in Nuclear Sciences and Engineering that consists of the following five courses, totaling 15 credits, that provide students with the foundation needed to pursue a career in the nuclear sciences and engineering industries or graduate studies in the field:

Required Courses:

PH 3103 Fundamentals of Applied Nuclear Physics 3 Credits
ME 4383 Introduction to Radiation Physics and Dosimetry 3 Credits
ME 4373 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering 3 Credits

Two elective courses to be chosen from the following list of four:

EE 2613 Fundamentals of Electric Power Engineering for Non EE Students 3 Credits
FIN 3593 Probabilistic Risk Assessment 3 Credits
ME 4863 Corrosion and Non-Destructive Evaluation of Materials 3 Credits
PS 2723 Human Factors in Engineering Design 3 Credits

Note:

Students pursuing the BS in Mechanical Engineering degree may complete the Interdisciplinary Minor in Nuclear Sciences and Engineering by taking the five courses in place of the ME, Technical, and Non-Technical electives available in the program.