Overview
This Major is only available to students who are Australian Citizens.To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements of the course in which you are enrolled.
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Program of study overview
Program of study notes
Program of study
36 Units
Core18 Units
Option18 Units
University Certificate in Nuclear Engineering - University of Rhode Island22.5 Units
Aims
The major has been design to provide graduates with:
- Skills for nuclear combined with expertise in advanced manufacturing that will enable them to apply modern manufacturing approaches in a nuclear context
- An understanding of the body of knowledge in nuclear engineering
- Key capabilities for working in a nuclear context: compliance and safety, functional workforce planning and governance, deep technical (reactor), radiological, and manufacturing, testing and commissioning
Learning outcomes
On completion students will be able to:
1.
Have a commitment to safety, compliance, ethics, cultural, environmental and risk analysis and management in a nuclear context
2.
Understand the governance and regulatory process in nuclear operations
3.
Evaluate deep technical considerations including nuclear reactors, nuclear materials and naval nuclear power and propulsion
4.
Analyse radiological aspects including radiation, radiation protection and radiation damage in systems components
5.
Develop solutions for manufacturing, testing and commissioning, incorporating advanced manufacturing approaches and technologies