Material and Radiological Concepts

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Credits: 5 Prerequisite: Admitted into Nuclear Power Technology program or departmental approval. Typically Offered: FALLSPR This comprehensive course provides future nuclear power plant operators with a fundamental understanding of materials science and radiation protection principles essential for safe and efficient plant operation. Students will explore the properties and behaviors of materials used in nuclear power plants, as well as the principles of radiation protection, detection, and control. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, and hands on activities, students will gain practical knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safe and reliable operation of nuclear power plants.