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Engineering Science Degree, Nuclear Engineering Area of Concentration

Associate of Science

Effective Fall 2020, no new students will be accepted into this degree program. New students are encouraged to follow theGeneral EngineeringorMechanical Engineeringdegree. Existing students in this degree will have until Fall 2023 to complete the degree program or choose a new major.

Nuclear engineer adjusting control panel

Nuclear engineers work on design, maintenance, and repair of nuclear power facilities. Fluid dynamics is a very fundamental component of this program, because the proper functioning of nuclear reactors is critically dependent upon the precise control of liquids (coolant, moderator, lubricants) and gases (steam, coolant, etc.)—often at extremes of temperature, pressure, and flow velocity.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Identify, formulate, and solve basic physics and engineering problems in mechanics and thermodynamics.
  • Design simple systems and reactors using analytical and numerical methods in the area of nuclear engineering.
  • Use of appropriate computer application software in nuclear engineering.

Program Advising

Meet with your academic advisor regularly to make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. The program advising guide outlines the degree requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.

Transfer Opportunities

This track will prepare students to transfer to a four-year university with a major in nuclear engineering.See all engineering transfer agreements.

Careers

For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use theCareer and Program Explorerto see a full report for this career field. See links below chart for further guidance and/or connect with a Program Advisor to discuss career goals.

  • MC Student Employment Services: Speak with the Student Employment Specialist for help with resume writing, interviewing, setting up aCollege Central Network (CCN)new windowaccount and other job search topics.
  • Career Coach: Explore Career Coach to learn more about this career and/or discover related majors and in-demand careers based on your current interests! Take a Career Assessment and then browse careers and job opportunities in the area.

Curriculum

Suggested Course Sequence: Nuclear Engineering

A suggested course sequence for students follows.

  • All students should review the advising guide andconsult an advisor.
  • Find out about related programs and course in theFields of Studysection.
  • Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
  • All degree-seeking students must take a central group ofGeneral Educationcourses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.



Suggested Course Sequence

A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should review theProgram Advising Guideandconsult an advisor.

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.


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