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NUCLEAR AND ENERGY ENGINEERING (NEE)
109. History of Technology and Society (3) I (Identical with MSE 109, which is home.)
199. Independent Study (2-5) [Rpt./]
299. Independent Study (2-5) [Rpt./]
299H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I
380. Elements of Nuclear Reactor Theory (4) I Neutron interaction and cross-sections, neutron diffusion and chain reactions, criticality and dynamics. 2ES, 1ED. P, NEE 280, SIE 270; CR, PHYS 242.
381. Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Engineering (3) II The analysis and design of nuclear assemblies, with emphasis on design. 1ES, 2ED. P, NEE 380.
399. Independent Study (2-5) I II
399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
406. Nuclear Engineering Laboratory (4) I Experimental techniques for determining various parameters in nuclear systems; experiments using the critical and subcritical reactors. 3R, 3L. 1ED. P, NEE 380 or NEE 483. Non-majors may substitute NEE 486 for prerequisites. Writing-Emphasis Course* for nuclear engineering students. May be convened with NEE 506.
414A. Nuclear Engineering Design (3) I Modern engineering design methods to effectively use thermal energy and power. Covers: economic analysis and modeling of thermal equipment; optimization techniques; steady state and dynamic simulation of energy systems. Comprehensive project. 3ED. P, NEE 381; CR, A ME 432. May be convened with NEE 514A. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
414B. Nuclear Engineering Design (3) II A multi-disciplined design project of modern energy systems. Covers: project management tools, design techniques, proposal and project reports, written and oral presentations. Comprehensive team project based on environmental impact, cost optimization, engineering analysis, and resource allocations. 3ED. P, NEE 414A. May be convened with NEE 514B. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
440. Energy Utilization and Management (3) I (Identical with A ME 440, which is home). May be convened with NEE 540.
442. HVAC System Design (3) I (Identical with A ME 442, which is home). May be convened with NEE 542.
445. Renewable Energy Systems (3) II (Identical with A ME 445, which is home). May be convened with NEE 545.
456. Engineering System Simulation (3) II Dynamic modeling and simulation of engineering systems, including energy conversion systems, nuclear and chemical reactors, and control systems, using digital continuous-system simulation languages. 1ES, 1ED. P, A ME 230, MATH 254. May be convened with NEE 556. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
463. Energy from Biomass (3) II (Identical with ABE 463, which is home). May be convened with NEE 563.
481. Nuclear Fuel Cycles (3) II The processes, methods, and strategies of the nuclear fuel cycle. P, NEE 482, A ME 230. May be convened with NEE 581. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
482. Contemporary Nuclear Power Systems (3) I Analysis of present nuclear power plants, with emphasis on design decisions as they affect performance of individual systems; advanced design concepts; proposed standard designs; comparison of different contemporary systems. 5ES,.5 ED. P, NEE 380 or NEE 486. May be convened with NEE 582. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
483. Reactor Dynamics and Control (3) II Nuclear reactor kinetics, integral transform methods, internal feedback effects, stability and control. 2ES,.5 ED. P, NEE 380. Non-majors may substitute NEE 486 for prerequisites. May be convened with NEE 583.
484. Radiation Effects (3) II Radiation effects on solids and radiation chemistry of gases and liquids, with emphasis on effects encountered in nuclear reactor, detector, and dosimeter systems. 1.5ES, 1ED. P, NEE 200; CR, MSE 331R. May be convened with NEE 584. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
485A. Radiation Health Physics and Safety (3) I Study of health physics practices and safety, including instrumentation, regulations, record keeping and monitoring of facilities. 2ES, 1ED. May be convened with NEE 585A. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
485B. Radiation Health Physics and Safety (3) II Shielding methods, normal and off-normal working practices, national and international regulations and practices. 1.5ES, 1.5 ED. P, NEE 485A. May be convened with NEE 585B. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
486. Nuclear Energy and Power (3) I Fundamentals of nuclear energy and radiation; engineering applications; the basic concepts of nuclear reactors and power systems. 2ES, 1ED. Designed for non-majors. May be convened with NEE 586.
487A. Introduction to Radioactive Waste Management (3) I Background in the technology of low level radioactive wastes from institutional, research and fuel cycle sources. 1.5 ES, 1.5 ED. May be convened with NEE 587A. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
487B. Introduction to Radioactive Waste Management (3) II Background in the technology of high level wastes, including reprocessing and disposal, from the fuel cycle, both national and international approaches. 1.5ES, 1.5 ED. P, NEE 487A. May be convened with NEE 587B. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
494. Practicum (2) [Rpt./] II
494. Practicum
a. Operation of the University of Arizona TRIGA Reactor (2) [Rpt./] S P, NEE 380 or NEE 588.
498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II
498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II
499. Independent Study (2-5) [Rpt./]
499H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] I II
*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).
506. Nuclear Engineering Laboratory (4) I For a description of course topics see NEE 406. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper. P, NEE 380 or NEE 588; NEE 483 or NEE 583. Non-majors may substitute NEE 486/586 for the prerequisites. May be convened with NEE 406.
514A. Nuclear Engineering Design (3) I II For a description of course topics see NEE 414A. Graduate-level requirements include an additional project involving more intensive application of techniques taught. May be convened with NEE 414A. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
514B. Nuclear Engineering Design (3) II For a description of course topics see NEE 414B. Graduate-level requirements include an additional project involving more intensive application of techniques taught. May be convened with NEE 414B. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
540. Energy Utilization and Management (3) I (Identical with A ME 540, which is home). May be convened with NEE 440.
542. HVAC System Design (3) I (Identical with A ME 542, which is home). May be convened with NEE 442.
543. Power Plant Engineering (3) I The application of fluid dynamic heat transfer and mechanical interaction principles to the engineering design of a power plant. P, NEE 582, NEE 588.
545. Renewable Energy Systems (3) II (Identical with A ME 545, which is home). May be convened with NEE 445.
556. Engineering System Simulation (3) II For a description of course topics see NEE 456. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper. May be convened with NEE 456. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
563. Energy from Biomass (3) II (Identical with ABE 563, which is home). May be convened with NEE 463.
581. Nuclear Fuel Cycles (3) II For a description of course topics see NEE 481. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper. May be convened with NEE 481. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
582. Contemporary Nuclear Power Systems (3) I For a description of course topics see NEE 482. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper. May be convened with NEE 482. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
583. Reactor Dynamics and Control (3) II For a description of course topics see NEE 483. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper. P, NEE 380 or NEE 588. Non-majors may substitute NEE 486/NEE 586 for the prerequisites. May be convened with NEE 483.
584. Radiation Effects (3) II For a description of course topics see NEE 484. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth paper. May be convened with NEE 484. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
585A. Radiation Health Physics and Safety (3) I For a description of course topics see NEE 485A. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper. May be convened with NEE 485A. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
585B. Radiation Health Physics and Safety (3) II For a description of course topics see NEE 485B. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper. May be convened with NEE 485B. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
586. Nuclear Energy and Power (3) I For a description of course topics see NEE 486. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper. May be convened with NEE 486.
587A. Introduction to Radioactive Waste Management (3) I For a description of course topics see NEE 487A. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper. May be convened with NEE 487A. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
587B. Introduction to Radioactive Waste Management (3) II For a description of course topics see NEE 487B. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper. May be convened with NEE 487B. Delete course. Effective Spring 1999.
588. Reactor Theory I (3) I Fundamentals of nuclear reactor theory; introduction to the nuclear processes occurring in a reactor; slowing down and diffusion of neutrons in moderating materials; analysis of bare and reflected homogeneous reactors. P or CR, MATH 422A.
599. Independent Study (2-5) [Rpt./]
681A. Analytical Methods of Transport Theory (3) I. Application of the Boltzmann equation to neutron and photon transport problems; exact solutions, the method of singular eigenfunctions, spherical harmonic expansions, the moments methods, integral transport theory, invariant embedding, variational techniques, applications to slowing-down problems. P, NEE 689, MATH 422A, MATH 422B.
682. Nuclear Safety (3) II Possible incidents involving nuclear materials in critical reactors, chemical processing systems, fuel shipment operations or subcritical arrays, including assessments of the magnitudes and consequences of nuclear incidents; determination of criteria for evaluating nuclear system safety, including plant siting and operational procedures. P, NEE 380.
683. Nonlinear Reactor Dynamics (3) II Nonlinear dynamics of nuclear reactors; shut-down mechanisms, inertial effects, nonlinear stability criteria, time-dependent neutron transport, neutron waves, and applications to pulsed reactors, start-up transients, reactor stability, and reactor safety. P, NEE 583.
687. Experimental Nuclear Engineering (3) I Advanced experimental studies using the nuclear reactor and radiation detection systems. P, NEE 406 or NEE 506; NEE 588.
689. Reactor Theory II (3) II Fundamental theory of heterogeneous reactors, integral transport, blackness theory, perturbation theory, and applications; temperature coefficient, changes in reactivity due to fission product accumulation, fuel consumption, and conversion. P, NEE 588.
699. Independent Study (2-5) [Rpt./]
900. Research (2-5) [Rpt./]
909. Master's Report (3) [Rpt./]
910. Thesis (2-8) [Rpt./]
920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]
930. Supplementary Registration (1-1) [Rpt./]