ERS 5204 - Nuclear Energy Physics

Institution:

University of Wyoming

Subject:

ERS

Description:

An overview of scientific and engineering principles underlying nuclear energy generation. Topics will include basic atomic physics, radioactive decay, nuclear fission and fusion, neutron transport, criticality conditions, reactor kinetics, and an introduction to numerical methods employed in the modeling of nuclear reactors. Dual-listed: ERS 4204 Cross-listed: ME 5204 Prerequisites: ME 3450 is required for ME/ESE students; non-ME/ESE majors need PHYS 1220

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uwyo.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 766-1121

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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