The Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering's undergraduate program offers a strong foundation in science-based engineering, providing the skills and knowledge for a broad range of technical careers. The nuclear energy industry is experiencing a major resurgence world-wide, leading to high demand for nuclear engineers. Other nuclear and radiation applications are increasingly important in medicine, industry, and government. The program provides fundamental knowledge both in engineering, including thermodynamics and thermal-hydraulics, electronics, and computer methods, and in sciences—for example, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, and radiation generation and interactions. Building upon these fundamentals, students understand the principles, design, and appropriate application of nuclear systems—for example, reactors, imaging systems, detectors, and plasma confinement. In addition, they develop professional skills in quantitative research, written and oral technical communication, team building, and leadership. The program is excellent preparation for subsequent graduate education and research.
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