• ENME 4995R: Departmental Thesis

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  On demand. See Departmental Honors. Students must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Registrar's Office at the time of registration. Differential Course Fee will be assessed
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• ENME 4997R: Research

  1.00 - 9.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Registrar's Office at the time of registration. Every semester. Department head approval. Department may have additional prerequisite requirements. Differential Course Fee will be assessed
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• ENME 4998R: Individual Studies

  1.00 - 9.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Registrar's Office at the time of registration. Every semester. Department head approval. Department may have additional prerequisite requirements. Differential Course Fee will be assessed
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• ENME 4999R: Group Studies

  1.00 - 9.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  On demand. Prerequisite: department head approval. Department may have additional prerequisite requirements. Differential Course Fee will be assessed
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• ENNE 4010: Introduction to Nuclear Power Engineering I

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Introductory course in nuclear power engineering. Neutron physics, reactor operation, and reactor dynamics. Basic principles underlying design and operation of nuclear systems, facilities, and applications. Topics include radioactivity, interaction with materials, shielding, fission, fusion, reactor concepts, material and biological effects of radiation, safety, and radioactive waste treatment, processing and disposal. Nuclear and engineering principles of power reactors, emphasis of power reactors including power plant heat generation, removal electrical generation. Students provide a system perspective and analysis of nuclear power engineering, associated fuel cycle, safety, and fundamental applications of nuclear energy. Application of principles and theory integrated into semester project addressing nuclear power. Lecture 3 hours including limited laboratory/field experiences. Prerequisites: ENGR 2220, and ENME 2240 or ENGR 2250, and MATH 2450, or department head approval. Differential course fee will be assessed.
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• ENNE 4110: Introduction to Nuclear Power Engineering II

  2.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Continuation of ENNE 4010 with examination of the reactor core neutronics including point kinetics, diffusion equations, reactivity and criticality. Introduction to analytical tools. Introduction to radiation measurement, process measurement, and instrumentation in power reactors health physics, and radiation monitoring including operating characteristics, response time, and reliability. External and internal dosimetry, biological effects of radiation, radiation detection, and radiation risk assessment. Introduction to health physics and application of personal protection devices and monitoring. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: ENGR 2700 or ENEE 2700 and ENNE 4010, or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed. Differential course fee will be assessed.
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• ENNE 4210: Advanced Simulation and Modeling

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Introduction to advanced engineering simulation and modeling as analysis, and predictive techniques with a focus on application in the nuclear field. Reporting on internship. Report writing, communication, discussion. Use of computational technique to solve engineering and engineering systems problems. The use of software packages, development of simulation models, and building relationship to physical experiences are incorporated. The lectures will provide an exposure to a range of application, based on the scientific exploitation of the power of computation across various disciplines. Basic knowledge necessary for intelligent simulation and interpretation of simulations of transients in nuclear power plants. Lecture 1.5 hours, laboratory 2.5 hours. Prerequisites: ENNE 4010 with grade of C or better or department head approval. Pre- or Corequisites: ENGR 2240 or 2250 and 3050 or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed. Supplementary course fee assessed.
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• ENNE 4310: Systems, Materials, Operations, Application Cycles

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Properties and selection of materials for nuclear steam supply systems. Systems and their interaction and operation within a nuclear plant. The Maintenance and fuel cycles. Handling of waste and waste material for short, intermediate and long-term. Disposal and recycle. Alternate reactor types and application modes and areas. Implications of radiation damage to reactor materials and material problems in nuclear engineering are discussed. Analysis and application of materials to applications and use in medical and industrial sectors beyond the nuclear industry. Mechanics techniques for components in plant systems, product applications, their functional purposes. Radiation effects and impacts of using radiation in the medical and industrial sectors. Prerequisites: ENNE 4010 or department head approval. Differential course fee will be assessed.
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• ENNE 4410: Topics in Nuclear Criticality, Regulatory, and Advanced Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Issues and analyses in nuclear systems criticality, operational and safety systems will be explored and analyzed including engineered and passive safety features and accident response. Current regulations and standards will be discussed. The application and use of criticality analyses, probabilistic risk assessment and other advanced analytics will be explored and illustrated. Introduction to current regulations and standards including quality and design changes/modifications. Requirements/development of plant modification packages will be assessed. Additional topics will be introduced based on current topical issues in the industry such as fuel recycle, earthquake design, etc. Study of related topics such as globalization, environmental issues, guest speakers. Lecture two hours lecture and laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: Senior standing in engineering courses and final semester or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed. Differential course fee will be assessed.
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• ESC 1100: Conservation of Biodiversity

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  An introduction to systematic ways in which the human mind comprehends the natural world; emphasis on studies of living systems, natural processes, and related phenomena including evolution, population biology, ecosystem properties, biomes, extinction, human overpopulation, deforestation, global climate change, preservation of species, conservation ethics and economics, public policy, and sustainability. Credit not allowed toward Biology or Environmental Science majors if student has previously completed BIOL 1120 or ESC 1510. May be registered as BIOL 1100. Credit not allowed in both ESC 1100 and BIOL 1100.
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