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ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS OF NUCLEAR ENERGY

NE 571
Course Description

Economics of the nuclear fuel cycle. Economic and environmental impact of the nuclear fuel cycle. Impact on design, plant siting and regulation.

Prerequisties

NE 405 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.42

7.82% from Historical

Completion Rate
92.31%

-4.05% from Historical

A Rate
69.23%

152.93% from Historical

Class Size
13

-43.63% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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