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2026-2027 College Catalog

NUCP 1370 - Nuclear Fundamentals I

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Introduces the student to theory and systems that are foundational to nuclear power plants. Theory topics include nuclear physics, nuclear fission, neutron life cycle, heat transfer, fluid flow, radiation detection and properties of materials used in nuclear plants. Basic overview of specific systems associated with the primary side of a nuclear power plant is included.

Prerequisite(s): ENER 1350  or PTAC 1302 
Type: TECH