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DESCRIPTION:

The Nuclear Systems Technology Certificate is a two-semester (24 credit hour) program that addresses the fundamentals of nuclear systems technology. Students are eligible to enroll in this program only after the basic prerequisites for individual courses within the certificate are met. The program covers fundamentals of nuclear power plant components, radiological protection, reactor theory, nuclear plant chemistry, and other closely related topics. This certificate is designed both for the students needing a basic introduction to nuclear systems and for those who intend to pursue an AOT in mechanical technology with a specialization in nuclear systems. Upon completion of this certificate the graduate is qualified to pursue more advanced training, and eventually work in the nuclear power industry as an unlicensed nuclear operator. This certificate is designed to dovetail easily with the Mechanical Technology Fundamentals Certificate. To assure maximum employability the student should consider pursuing the Mechanical Technology Fundamentals Certificate.

BEGINNING SEMESTER: Fall, Spring, Summer

CAMPUS: BELTLINE  

PROGRAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:   The student must have completed all Nuclear Systems course prerequisites with a grade of “C” or better. Special emphasis should be given to math placement scores. It is recommended that all students place into MAT 110 before attempting Nuclear curriculum courses.

PLACEMENT TEST SCORES REQUIRED TO ENROLL IN CURRICULUM COURSES:  

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of 24 semester hours is required for graduation. In addition to college graduation requirements, students must earn a cumulative grade of "C" or better in all courses offered in the Engineering Technology and Engineering Transfer Department to be eligible for graduation.  

PROGRAM NOTES:

1. This certificate qualifies the graduate to pursue more advanced training in the nuclear field.
2. This certificate is designed to dovetail easily with the Mechanical Technology Fundamentals Certificate to generate an AOT degree with a specialty in nuclear technology.
3. For maximum employability, it is recommended that the student pursue the AOT in nuclear technology.
4. Call the department secretary at 738-7752 for an advisement appointment .

CURRICULUM COURSES
FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE	COURSE TITLE	PREREQUISITES
NET 112	Nuclear Power Plant Components	MAT 110
NET 122	Electrical Sciences	MAT 110
NET 210	Thermal Sciences	MAT 110
NET 225	Nuclear Reactor Theory	PHY 201
SECOND SEMESTER
COURSE	COURSE TITLE	PREREQUISITES
NET 130	Radiological Protection	RDG 100
EGT 106	Print Reading and Sketching	ENG 100, MAT 100, and either CPT 101 or CPT 170
NET 230	Nuclear Plant Chemistry	RDG 100
NET 240	Nuclear Primary and Secondary Systems	NET 112, NET 122, NET 210, NET 225

07/02/09