Program Overview
| Advisory: It is strongly recommended that students do not take any of the nuclear engineering or electronics systems engineering area of study courses unless their math skills (calculus I or higher) are reasonably current. |
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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology emphasizes the practical application of engineering principles as they impact nuclear power generation. The 120-credit program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to perform competently in reactor operations, quality assurance, instrumentation and control technology, and other related areas. Additionally, the BS degree with an area of study in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology addresses career pathways in the engineering function and thus supports the ability to obtain a professional engineering license. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 3000/4000-level courses.
Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology Program:
The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Nuclear Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs Program Criteria.
The Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology program’s goal is to educate engineering technology practitioners who are immediately relevant to or practicing in industry by frequently evaluating and improving our educational programs, engaging in scholarly and industrially based activities, and working within the broader community to be relevant to the professional and global community.
The Heavin School’s vision and mission statements are reviewed and updated periodically, most recently in 2018. These reviews are performed by the mentors as well as the Industrial Advisory Council (IAC). Details are published in the Heavin School and IAC meeting minutes. The current vision and mission statements are published on Thomas Edison State University’s web site.
Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology Program NEET
| Year |
Enrollments |
Graduates |
| 2016 - 2017 |
565 |
83 |
| 2017 - 2018 |
579 |
73 |
| 2018 - 2019 |
647 |
102 |
| 2019 - 2020 |
614 |
104 |
| 2020 - 2021 |
695 |
103 |
| 2021 - 2022 |
757 |
127 |
| 2022 - 2023 |
650 |
115 |
Credit Distribution
I. General Education Featured Courses (46 Credits)
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)
B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)
| SOC-1010 | Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ETH-2200 | Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership | 3 |
| POS-1100 | American Government | 3 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)
Select two featured courses from the list below:
D. Scientific Knowledge (7 Credits)
II. Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology: (67 Credits)
A. Complete the following Core (50 Credits)
B. Nuclear Electives (10 Credits)
| APS-4000 | Occupational Safety and Health | 3 |
| APS-4020 | Applied Quality Management | 3 |
| EUT-4010 | Regulatory Policy and Procedures | 3 |
| EUT-4020 | Applied Economic Analysis | 3 |
| - | Military/INPO Discipline Specific Training including Laboratory/Practicum | 1-10 |
C. Nuclear Technology Assessment/Career Planning (3 Credits)
| APS-4900 | Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning | 3 |
D. Capstone (4 Credits)
| NUC-4950 | Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology Capstone | 4 |
III. Electives (7 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
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Total Credit Hours: 120
Required Advisement
Students are encouraged to schedule and complete planning sessions with academic advisors. Academic advisors discuss and elaborate on recommended course sequence and prerequisites in these advising sessions.
The advised sequence of courses (suggested prerequisite requirements) is as follows:
- Calculus I (MAT-2310) prior to Calculus II (MAT-2320)
- Physics I with Lab (PHY-1150), prior to Physics II with Lab (PHY-1160)
- Physics II with Lab (PHY-1160) prior to Nuclear Physics for Technology (NUC-3030)
- Nuclear Physics for Technology (NUC-3030), Thermodynamics (EGM-3210), Heat Transfer (EGM-3230), and Fluid Mechanics (EGM-3310) prior to Reactor and Plant Systems courses*
- Nuclear Physics for Technology (NUC-3030) prior to Radiation Effects courses**
- Radiation Effects courses prior to Radiation Analysis Laboratory (NUC-2380)
- All NEET AOS courses or equivalent transfers should be completed prior to Career Planning (APS/NUC-4900)
- Prior learning assessment (PLA) option is not available for Nuclear Technology Assessment/Career Planning (APS/NUC-4900) or NUC-4950
- A minimum total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 3000 level or above
* Reactor and Plant Systems Courses:
Reactor Fundamentals (NUC-3650)
Primary Reactor Systems (NUC-3310)
Nuclear Instrumentation and Control (NUC-3510)
** Radiation Effects Courses:
Radiation Biophysics (NUC-4120)
Radiation Interaction (NUC-4130)
Radiological, Reactor, Environmental Safety (NUC-3420)
Program Educational Objectives
The program educational objectives (PEOS) are broad statements describing the career and professional accomplishments that the Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology program is preparing graduates to achieve in 3-5 years after graduation. The BS degree in Nuclear Energy Engineering Technology strives to produce qualified and competent applied technology engineering professionals who can immediately make substantial contributions to their employers.
The PEOS are to:
- demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, and skills necessary to identify, analyze, and solve professional/technical challenges in nuclear energy;
- possess a desire and commitment to be technically current with changing technologies through self-improvement and continuous learning.
- function effectively in a professional/industrial environment, while maintaining independent thought and adhering to ethical standards.
- communicate effectively in one's career environment and serve influentially in team-oriented settings; and
- strive for increasing levels of leadership and responsibilities in the nuclear field.