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Nuclear Engineering Program

The Nuclear Science and Engineering program at Colorado School of Mines is interdisciplinary in nature and draws contributions from departments across the university. While delivering a traditional Nuclear Engineering course core, the School of Mines program in Nuclear Science and Engineering emphasizes the nuclear fuel life cycle.

Program Description

Faculty bring to the program expertise in all aspects of the nuclear fuel life cycle: fuel exploration and processing, nuclear power systems production, design and operation, fuel recycling, storage and waste remediation, radiation detection, and radiation damage as well as the policy issues surrounding each of these activities. Students in all three Nuclear Engineering degrees are exposed to a broad systems overview of the complete nuclear fuel cycle as well as obtaining detailed expertise in a particular component of the cycle.

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of their nuclear engineering curriculum, students should be able to:

• Apply fundamentals of nuclear science and engineering in solving open-ended problems
• Use modern tools of nuclear measurement, analysis, and modeling
• Locate and use pertinent information from the nuclear literature
• Interpret and use experimental data for nuclear systems
• Effectively communicate in both written and oral formats
• Make responsible contributions to society

Program Requirements

The Nuclear Science and Engineering Program offers programs of study leading to three graduate degrees:

Master of Engineering (ME)

• Core courses: 13.0 semester hours
• Elective core courses: 12.0 semester hours
• Additional elective courses: 3.0 semester hours
• Nuclear Science and Engineering Seminar: 2.0 semester hours
• Total Semester Hrs: 30.0

Master of Science (MS)

• Core courses: 13.0 semester hours
• Elective core courses: 6.0 semester hours
• Nuclear Science and Engineering Seminar: 2.0 semester hours
• Graduate research (minimum): 6.0 semester hours
• Graduate research or elective courses: 3.0 semester hours
• Total Semester Hrs: 30.0

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

• Core courses: 13.0 semester hours
• Elective core courses: 12.0 semester hours
• Additional elective courses: 3.0 semester hours
• Nuclear Science and Engineering Seminar: 4.0 semester hours
• Graduate research (minimum): 24.0 semester hours
• Graduate research or elective courses: 16.0 semester hours
• Total Semester Hrs: 72.0

Thesis Committee Requirements

The student's thesis committee must meet the general requirements listed in the Graduate Bulletin section on Graduate Degrees and Requirements. In addition, the student's advisor or co-advisor must be an active faculty member of Mines Nuclear Science and Engineering Program.

Required Curriculum

In order to be admitted to the Nuclear Science and Engineering Graduate Degree Program, students must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited program
• Mathematics coursework up to and including differential equations
• Coursework in thermodynamics
• ENGY475 (or equivalent)

Graduate Seminar

Full-time graduate students in the Nuclear Science and Engineering Program are expected to maintain continuous enrollment in Nuclear Science and Engineering Seminar.

Mines' Combined Undergraduate/Graduate Degree Program

Students enrolled in Mines' combined undergraduate/graduate program may double count up to 6 credits of graduate coursework to fulfill requirements of both their undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Minor Degree Programs

Students majoring in allied fields may choose to complete minor degree programs through the Nuclear Science and Engineering Program indicating specialization in a nuclear-related area of expertise. Minor programs require completion of 9 credits of approved coursework (masters degree), or 12 credits of approved coursework (PhD).

Courses

The following courses are offered as part of the Nuclear Science and Engineering Program:

• NUGN505. NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SEMINAR. 1.0 Semester Hr.
• NUGN506. NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE. 3.0 Semester Hrs.
• NUGN507. MATH METHODS IN NUCLEAR. 1.0 Semester Hr.
• NUGN510. INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR REACTOR PHYSICS. 3.0 Semester Hrs.
• NUGN520. INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR REACTOR THERMAL-HYDRAULICS. 3.0 Semester Hrs.
• NUGN535. INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PHYSICS. 3.0 Semester Hrs.
• NUGN570. MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. 1.0 Semester Hr.
• NUGN580. NUCLEAR REACTOR LABORATORY. 3.0 Semester Hrs.
• NUGN585. NUCLEAR REACTOR DESIGN I. 2.0 Semester Hrs.
• NUGN586. NUCLEAR REACTOR DESIGN II. 2.0 Semester Hrs.
• NUGN590. COMPUTATIONAL REACTOR PHYSICS. 3.0 Semester Hrs.
• NUGN598. SPECIAL TOPICS. 0-6 Semester Hr.
• NUGN599. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN NUCLEAR ENGINEERING. 0.5-6 Semester Hr.
• NUGN698. SPECIAL TOPICS. 0-6 Semester Hr.
• NUGN699. INDEPENDENT STUDY IN NUCLEAR ENGINEERING. 0.5-6 Semester Hr.
• NUGN707. GRADUATE THESIS / DISSERTATION RESEARCH CREDIT. 1-15 Semester Hr.