Nuclear Reactor Dynamics
Covers point reactor kinetics, reactor system behavior, and space-time dynamics.
Summary
Historical reviews of Douglass Henderson: The course is rated as extremely difficult, requiring significant study from the instructor to achieve success.
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Prerequisites
Course mapN E 405, graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students
- NE 405
- graduate/professional standing
- member of Engineering Guest Students
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- NE 405
- graduate/professional standing
- member of Engineering Guest Students
Professors
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Historical instructors & teaching patterns
Historical reviews of Douglass Henderson: Douglass Henderson is described as a highly effective instructor for Nuclear Engineering students. One reviewer gave him a perfect quality rating, noting that studying with him is essential for becoming a successful engineer in the field.
DOUGLASS LARRY HENDERSON is recorded teaching in Fall 2014, Fall 2016, Fall 2018, Fall 2020. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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Student experience
the class
A historical review of Douglass Henderson describes the course as essential for becoming a successful Nuclear Engineer, though it is rated as very difficult.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2016: 3.50 GPA, 62.5% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2018: 3.35 GPA, 61.5% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Fall 2020: 3.60 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).
difficulty & workload
Historical reviews of Douglass Henderson: The course is rated as extremely difficult, requiring significant study from the instructor to achieve success.
Historical reviews of Douglass Henderson: Students view the course as a critical component for professional success in Nuclear Engineering.
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