Mechanical Engineering (Nuclear Power) (MS)

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The program offers the degree of Master of Science in mechanical engineering with specialization in nuclear power. It is structured so that students who have all the prerequisites can complete the entire program through distance education. It is intended for students with an undergraduate degree in engineering. However, students with a physics and/or chemistry background can be accommodated with the completion of certain prerequisites.

Fundamental

AME 525 Engineering Analysis Units: 3
AME 526 Engineering Analytical Methods Units: 3

Core

AME 534 Nuclear Thermal-Hydraulics Units: 3
AME 581 Introduction to Nuclear Engineering Units: 3
AME 582 Nuclear Reactor Physics Units: 3
AME 583 Effects of Radiation on Health Units: 3
CE 571 Nuclear Safety and Security: Human Performance and Safety Culture Units: 3

Electives — Choose 6 Units

AME 457 Engineering Fluid Dynamics Units: 3
AME 515 Advanced Problems in Heat Conduction Units: 3
AME 516 Convection Processes Units: 3
AME 517 Radiation Heat Transfer Units: 3
AME 530a Dynamics of Incompressible Fluids Units: 3
AME 530b Dynamics of Incompressible Fluids Units: 3
AME 533 Multi-Phase Flows Units: 3
AME 535a Introduction to Computational Fluid Mechanics Units: 3
AME 577 Survey of Energy and Power for a Sustainable Future Units: 3
AME 578 Modern Alternative Energy Conversion Devices Units: 3
CHE 502 Numerical Methods for Diffusive and Convective Transport Units: 3
EE 526 Renewable Energy in Power Systems Units: 3
ENE 516 Hazardous Waste Management Units: 3

Mechanical Engineering (Nuclear Power) (MS)

Fundamental

Core

Electives — Choose 6 Units

Total units: 27