MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - NUCLEAR PROGRAM OF STUDY
DEGREE: Associate in Applied Science with a major in Mechanical Engineering Technology
This program uses classroom and laboratory experiences to prepare graduates to work as engineering technicians and related engineering technology positions in industries relating to nuclear power generation.
PREREQUISITES FOR ENTRANCE
Required Courses
High School:
None
College:
None
NOTE: A grade of "C" or better is required for each prerequisite course.
Other Requirements
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
- Any course with one of the following prefixes requires a grade of "C" or better: NET
COURSE REQUIREMENTS | |||||||
General Education Courses |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHM | 110 | College Chemistry I | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
| ENG | 101 | English Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| ENG | 260 | Advanced Technical Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| MAT | 110 | College Algebra | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| MAT | 120 | Probability And Statistics | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| PHY | 201 | Physics I | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
| XXX | XXX | Elective: Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| XXX | XXX | Elective: Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 24 | 6 | 26 | |||||
Required Major Core Courses |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
| EGR | 120 | Engineering Computer Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| EGR | 170 | Engineering Materials | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| EGT | 106 | Print Reading & Sketching | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| NET | 113 | Nuclear Physics | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| NET | 130 | Radiological Protection | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| NET | 230 | Nuclear Plant Chemistry | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 9 | 18 | |||||
Other Hours Required for Graduation |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
| EET | 103 | Introduction to Electronics | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| MET | 216 | Fluid Mechanics | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| MET | 224 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| MET | 226 | Applied Heat Principles | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
| MET | 240 | Mechanical Senior Project | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||
| NET | 112 | Nuclear Power Plant Components | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| NET | 122 | Nuclear Electrical Sciences | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| NET | 215 | Nuclear Reactor Physics | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| NET | 237 | Nuclear Reactor Safety | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||
| NET | 240 | Nuclear Primary and Secondary Systems | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 21 | 21 | 28 | |||||
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: 72 | |||||||
SEMESTER CURRICULUM |
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SEMESTER 1 (Fall) |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
| EGR | 120 | Engineering Computer Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| EGT | 106 | Print Reading & Sketching | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| ENG | 101 | English Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| MAT | 110 | College Algebra | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| NET | 112 | Nuclear Power Plant Components | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 0 | 15 | |||||
SEMESTER 2 (Spring) |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
| CHM | 110 | College Chemistry I | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
| MAT | 120 | Probability And Statistics | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| NET | 130 | Radiological Protection | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| XXX | XXX | Elective: Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 12 | 3 | 13 | |||||
SEMESTER 3 (Summer) |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
| EET | 103 | Introduction to Electronics | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| ENG | 260 | Advanced Technical Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| NET | 122 | Nuclear Electrical Sciences | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| NET | 237 | Nuclear Reactor Safety | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||
| PHY | 201 | Physics I | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 12 | 9 | 15 | |||||
SEMESTER 4 (Fall) |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
| EGR | 170 | Engineering Materials | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| MET | 216 | Fluid Mechanics | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| NET | 113 | Nuclear Physics | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| NET | 230 | Nuclear Plant Chemistry | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| NET | 240 | Nuclear Primary and Secondary Systems | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 11 | 12 | 15 | |||||
SEMESTER 5 (Spring) |
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| Course | Class | Lab | Credit | ||||
| MET | 224 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| MET | 226 | Applied Heat Principles | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
| MET | 240 | Mechanical Senior Project | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||
| NET | 215 | Nuclear Reactor Physics | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||
| XXX | XXX | Elective: Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 10 | 12 | 14 | |||||
| Minimum Total Credit Hours: 72 | |||||||
PROGRAM AND EMPLOYMENT TIDBITS
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