Nuclear Materials Option
This option is available within the Nuclear Science and Engineering major at the following location:
- Corvallis
The Nuclear Materials option offers Nuclear Science and Engineering majors an opportunity to concentrate their coursework in the science and engineering of materials for use in extreme environments, particularly those relevant to advanced and next-generation nuclear reactor systems. This transcript-visible degree option prepares students to understand and apply principles of nuclear science and engineering to solve problems in nuclear materials science. This option addresses industry demand for personnel with a strong understanding of the macroscopic properties and overall performance of materials in various advanced energy applications, ensuring their reliability and safety in nuclear engineering contexts.
Option Code: A035
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- Apply nuclear systems design principles to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as ethical, global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| ENGR 248 | ENGINEERING GRAPHICS AND 3-D MODELING | 3 |
| MATS 321 | INTRODUCTION TO MATERIALS SCIENCE | 4 |
| MATS 322 | MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS | 4 |
| MATS 413 | THERMODYNAMICS OF MATERIALS | 4 |
| ME 480 | MATERIALS SELECTION | 4 |
| MTH 341 | LINEAR ALGEBRA I | 3 |
| NSE 445 | ADVANCED NUCLEAR MATERIALS SCIENCE | 3 |
| NSE 446 | NUCLEAR MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION & QUALIFICATION | 3 |
| NSE 473 | NUCLEAR REACTOR SYSTEMS ANALYSIS | 3 |
| MATS technical electives | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 39 | |
Option Code: A035