Course Topics
We encourage all accepted students who come to us from a background other than nuclear engineering to complete the Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering course early on in your studies. The Nuclear Certificate Program Curriculum includes specialized courses in the following areas:
- Linear System Theory
- Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering
- Nuclear Core Dynamics
- Nuclear Plant Dynamics & Control
- Integration of Nuclear Plans with the Reactor Core
- Nuclear Operations and Safety
- Nuclear Quality Assurance Management
- Nuclear Materials
- Nuclear Chemistry and Radiochemistry
- Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow in Nuclear Power Plants
- Boiling Water Reactor Thermal-Hydraulics and Safety
- Computational Radiation Transport
- Mathematical Modeling of Nuclear Plants
- Management Principles in Nuclear Power
- Case Studies in Nuclear Codes & Standards
- Environmental Issues & Solutions for Nuclear Power
For a more detailed curriculum overview, download our program description flyer.
Available online courses and course descriptions can be found via the University's course catalog.