NE 309
Introduction to Materials for Nuclear Energy
Section: 001

Course Description

This class is an introduction to fundamental concepts of materials science and engineering with an emphasis on materials for nuclear applications (e.g., materials used/under investigation for fission and fusion reactors, and defense technologies). Course materials will be presented in the context of structure-properties-processing-performance that is foundational to materials science and engineering needed for nuclear engineers. This course covers the following core topic areas: structure and bonding, thermodynamics, kinetics, mechanical properties, electronic and thermal properties. In addition, processing, testing, and characterization methods directly relevant to materials used in nuclear applications will be presented.

Spring 2025

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
January 6, 2025
Classes End:
April 22, 2025
Location:
00104 Marye Anne Fox Science
Class Days:
M W
Class Start Time:
11:45am
Class End Time:
1:00pm

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
None

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