Undergraduate Program for Specialty in Nuclear Engineering and Technology

Program Objectives

This program aims to cultivate students with good scientific quality, humanistic accomplishment, healthy physical and mental quality. The students shall be trained to enhance abilities in the following aspects, such as nuclear engineering and technology related research and applications, practical engineering, knowledge acquisition, team operation, organization and management, innovation and international perspective. After four years of training, the graduates should be qualified as professional specialists and innovative talents in the positions related to scientific research, engineering design, technique development, operation and management in the area of nuclear engineering and technology.

Learning Outcomes

Students of this degree will acquire:

1. The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering fundamentals and expertise to solve complex engineering problems.
2. The ability to apply the basic principles of mathematics, natural science and engineering science to identify, express and analyze complex engineering problems through literature research, so as to derive effective conclusions.
3. The ability to provide solutions of complex problems in the fields of nuclear engineering and technology, including the design of nuclear power systems, components and nuclear instruments, with innovations and consideration of multiple factors related to society, health, safety, regulation, culture and environment.
4. The ability to investigate complex problems existed in the areas of nuclear engineering and technology, including the design of experiments, analysis of data, and summary of effective conclusions via comprehensive information.
5. The ability to develop, select and utilize appropriate techniques, resources, advanced engineering and information tools to analyze complex nuclear engineering and technology problems, including prediction and simulation, with awareness of the limitations.
6. The ability to analyze and estimate the impacts caused by the proposed solution (related to nuclear engineering and technology) in the aspects of society, health, safety, laws and culture, and to be aware of the responsibility undertaken.
7. The ability to understand and evaluate the impacts of practical engineering (related to nuclear engineering and technology) on the sustainable development of environment and society.
8. The ability to possess humanities and social sciences literacy, as well as social responsibility, and to understand and strictly follow professional ethics and regulations, fulfilling their responsibility.
9. The ability to take part in any multidisciplinary team and demonstrate their abilities.
10. The ability to communicate effectively with industry peers and the public, including the preparation of reports and designs, presentation, logistic expressions and responses, with an international attitude for worldwide, cross-cultural communications.
11. The ability to understand and grasp the principles of engineering management and decision-make methods of economy, extending them to the applications of multidiscipline background.
12. The ability to have the consciousness and abilities of self-learning, continuous learning, as well as adaptive improvement.

Program Highlights

With nuclear energy and application of nuclear technology as its engineering background, combined with the science of heat fluid, this program gives consideration to cultivate high-level talents with solid foundation, broad knowledge and excellent practical and innovative skills.

Main Discipline

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
• Power Engineering and Engineering Thermal Physics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Computer Science and Technology
• Automatic Technique

Program Length and Degree

• Program Length: 4 years
• Degrees Conferred: Bachelor of Engineering

Credits Hours and Units

• Minimum curriculum credits (including courses and practicum): 160.75 credits
• Core courses cannot be covered using credits from other courses in the program.
• Minimum Extracurricular Credits: 5 credits

Course Credits Hours and Units

Course type	Required /Elective	Hrs/Crs	Percentage (%)
Essential-qualities-oriented Education General Courses	Required	628/34	21.15
Elective	192/12	7.47
Discipline General Courses	Required	864/52.25	32.5
Major-specific Courses	Major-specific Core Courses	Required	384/23.5	14.62
Major-specific Elective Courses	Elective	320/19.5	12.13
Practicum Credits	Required	39/19.5	12.13
Total	2388+39w/160.75	100

Practicum Credits

Course Title	Required /Elective	Weeks/Credits	Percentage (%)
Military Training	Required	2/1	5.13
Engineering Training(Ⅰ)	Required	4/2	10.25
Mechanical Engineering Training	Required	3/1.5	7.69
Recognizing Internship	Required	2/1	5.13
Engineering Internship	Required	2/1	5.13
Course Project	Required	4/2	10.26
Undergraduate Thesis	Required	22/11	56.41
Total	39/19.5	100

Extracurricular Credits

No.	Activities	Requirements	ExtracurricularCredits
1	Ideological and Political Course Social Practice	Submit a report and obtain a passing score	2
2	Laboring for Public Benefit	required	2
3	Community Engagement	Submitting a report and passing the oral defense	2
4	Examinations in English and Computer	CET-6	Certificate	2
5	Competitions	University Level	First Prize	3
6	Academic Papers	Published in national-level journals	Each paper	2~3
7	Research Programs	Contribution and research capability	Each program	1~3
8	Experiments	Innovation capacity	Each experiment	1-3

Main Courses and Innovation (Entrepreneurship) Courses

1. Main Courses:

• Material Mechanics
• Theoretical Mechanics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Engineering Thermodynamics
• Engineering Heat Transfer
• Principle of Machinery
• Design of Machinery
• Foundation of Engineering Control
• Project Measure Technology
• Physics of Nuclear Reactor
• Reactor Thermal-hydraulics
• Nuclear Power Plant Systems and Equipment

2. Innovation (Entrepreneurship) Courses (10 credits):

• Introduction to Discipline (Specialty) (16 hours/ 1 credit)
• Recognizing Internship (2 weeks/ 1 credit)
• Discipline-based Introduction (16 hours/ 1 credit)
• Course Project (4 weeks/ 2 credits)
• Extra-curricular Integrated Practice (90 hours/ 5 credits)

Practicum Module

• Military Training
• Mechanical Engineering Training
• Engineering Training
• Engineering Internship
• Professional Social Practice
• Course Project
• Undergraduate Thesis

Huazhong University of Science & Technology

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Overview:

Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST) is a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary research university located in Wuhan, China. It is renowned for its advanced research facilities and academic achievements, boasting a full range of academic disciplines across 10 major categories. HUST is the only university in China that manages four National Laboratory / National Science Centers.

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Student Life and Campus Experience:

HUST provides a vibrant campus where artistic atmosphere and athletic spirit are advocated. It is a diverse community with creative people from around the world. The university has a 70% greening rate, earning it the nickname "university in the forest."

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Key Reasons to Study There:

Research Excellence:

HUST is renowned for its advanced research facilities and academic achievements, managing four National Laboratory / National Science Centers.

Global Reach:

HUST has a strong international presence, with over 2000 international students from 120 countries.

Diverse Programs:

The university offers a wide range of academic programs across 10 major categories, including 41 schools, 1 department, 2 institutes, and 1 sino-foreign joint institute.

Vibrant Campus Life:

HUST provides a vibrant campus with a strong emphasis on arts and athletics, fostering a diverse and creative community.

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Academic Programs:

HUST offers a full range of academic disciplines across 10 major categories, including 41 schools, 1 department, 2 institutes, and 1 sino-foreign joint institute.

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Other:

HUST has been accepting international students since the 1960s. The university has over 3,400 full-time teachers, including over 1,200 professors. Experts from around the world come to HUST to give lectures and conduct research.