PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF NUCLEAR REACTOR OPERATIONS

NE 234

Course Description

Presents the theoretical and practical information required to understand operation of nuclear reactors. Content includes all subjects which must be known by a person seeking an operating license for the university reactor. Instructors integrate information on similar operations and systems in a nuclear power plant.

Prerequisties

Declared in Nuclear Engineering

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Fall

Grade Point Average

2.81

-8.83% from Historical

Completion Rate

92.31%

-5.55% from Historical

A Rate

15.38%

-18.77% from Historical

Class Size

-11.36% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Corey EDWARDS

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