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 Credit(s): 3
ISC 130 - Intro to Quality Control Credit(s): 3
NUC 110 - Nuclear Reactor Systems Credit(s): 3
NUC 120 - Nuclear Reactor Theory Credit(s): 4
NUC 130 - Applied NDE-Nuclear Credit(s): 2
PHY 131 - Physics-Mechanics Credit(s): 4
PHY 132 - Physics-Elec & Magnetism Credit(s): 4
WLD 112 - Basic Welding Processes Credit(s): 2
WLD 143 - Welding Metallurgy Credit(s): 2

Computers (3 credits)

Take:
CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credit(s): 3

Other Major Requirements (19 credits)

Required Courses (13 credits)

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

Other Required (6 credits)

Take 6 credits:
ATR 112 - Intro to Automation Credit(s): 3
ELC 213 - Instrumentation Credit(s): 4
ELC 230 - Wind & Hydro Power Sys Credit(s): 3
MEC 130 - Mechanisms Credit(s): 3

Engineering (3 credits)

Take:
EGR 115 - Intro to Technology Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 64

Fall Semester I

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

Spring Semester I

ELC 131 - Circuit Analysis I Credit(s): 4
HYD 110 - Hydraulics/Pneumatics I Credit(s): 3
Nuclear Technology Elective Credits: 3
Social Behavioral Elective Credits: 3

Summer I

PHY 131 - Physics-Mechanics Credit(s): 4
WLD 112 - Basic Welding Processes Credit(s): 2
Nuclear Technology Elective Credits: 3
ISC 121 - Envir Health & Safety Credit(s): 3

Fall Semester II

ENG 114 - Prof Research & Reporting Credit(s): 3
PHY 132 - Physics-Elec & Magnetism Credit(s): 4
NUC 120 - Nuclear Reactor Theory Credit(s): 4
HUM 115 - Critical Thinking Credit(s): 3

Spring Semester II

WBL 111N - Work-Based Learning I Nuc Tech Credit(s): 1

Summer II

ISC 130 - Intro to Quality Control Credit(s): 3
NUC 130 - Applied NDE-Nuclear Credit(s): 2
WLD 143 - Welding Metallurgy Credit(s): 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.