Nuclear Technology, A.A.S. (A50460)

The Nuclear Technology curriculum prepares individuals to become qualified reactor field technicians who are employed by licensed nuclear reactor facilities.

Course work includes theory and application related to industrial and engineering technology disciplines including nuclear reactor theory, reactor systems, industrial and nuclear safety, instrumentation, electrical generation, automation and robotics, and may include quality control, welding, and various metallurgical inspection procedures.

Upon completion, graduates should qualify as entry-level nuclear reactor technicians and have academic preparations to advance into other industrial or engineering technician positions within the commercial nuclear power industry.

General Education Requirements (15 credits)

Major Requirements (30 credits)

Required (27 credits)

Take:
HYD 110 - Hydraulics/Pneumatics I Credits: 3
ISC 130 - Intro to Quality Control Credits: 3
NUC 110 - Nuclear Reactor Systems Credits: 3
NUC 120 - Nuclear Reactor Theory Credits: 4
NUC 130 - Applied NDE-Nuclear Credits: 2
PHY 131 - Physics-Mechanics Credits: 4
PHY 132 - Physics-Elec & Magnetism Credits: 4
WLD 112 - Basic Welding Processes Credits: 2
WLD 143 - Welding Metallurgy Credits: 2

Computers (3 credits)

Take:
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3

Other Major Requirements (19 credits)

Required Courses (13 credits)

Take:
ELC 131 - Circuit Analysis I Credits: 4
ISC 112 - Industrial Safety Credits: 2
ISC 121 - Envir Health & Safety Credits: 3
MAT 122 - Algebra/Trigonometry II Credits: 3
WBL 111 - Work-Based Learning I Credits: 1

Other Required (6 credits)

Take 6 credits:
ATR 112 - Intro to Automation Credits: 3
ELC 213 - Instrumentation Credits: 4
ELC 230 - Wind & Hydro Power Sys Credits: 3
MEC 111 - Machine Processes I Credits: 3
MEC 130 - Mechanisms Credits: 3

Engineering (3 credits)

Take:
EGR 115 - Intro to Technology Credits: 3

Total Credits: 67

Fall Semester I

CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3
EGR 115 - Intro to Technology Credits: 3
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
ISC 112 - Industrial Safety Credits: 2
MAT 121 - Algebra/Trigonometry I Credits: 3
NUC 110 - Nuclear Reactor Systems Credits: 3

Spring Semester I

ELC 131 - Circuit Analysis I Credits: 4
ISC 121 - Envir Health & Safety Credits: 3
MAT 122 - Algebra/Trigonometry II Credits: 3
NUC 120 - Nuclear Reactor Theory Credits: 4
Nuclear Technology Elective

Summer I

PHY 131 - Physics-Mechanics Credits: 4
WLD 112 - Basic Welding Processes Credits: 2
Nuclear Technology Elective
Social/Behavioral Science Elective

Fall Semester II

ENG 114 - Prof Research & Reporting Credits: 3
HUM 115 - Critical Thinking Credits: 3
PHY 132 - Physics-Elec & Magnetism Credits: 4
HYD 110 - Hydraulics/Pneumatics I Credits: 3

Spring Semester II

WBL 111N - Work-Based Learning I Nuc Tech Credits: 1

Summer II

ISC 130 - Intro to Quality Control Credits: 3
NUC 130 - Applied NDE-Nuclear Credits: 2
WLD 143 - Welding Metallurgy Credits: 2

Note:

Actual course sequence may vary from that stated above depending upon prior college credits. Contact the Lead Instructor regarding individual schedule and course selections.

This program includes a cooperative work experience course at a nuclear power plant that requires students to meet Federal regulations for fitness for duty and access authorization. Prior to registering for WBL 111N, students must complete a process that supports the security criteria for their assigned nuclear plant that includes a background check, drug screen, and psychological assessment. The college has agreements with the service providers of this process and students will be charged a fee that totals about $150. Please contact the Lead Instructor, Nuclear Technology for further details.