NPRE 201
Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering
NPRE 201
COURSE OUTLINE
Course Number: NPRE 201 (Cross listed as: GLOBE 201)
Title: Energy Systems
Catalogue Description: Examines patterns of energy production and utilization and discusses the technical aspects of renewable energy resources, advanced fossil fuel systems, and advanced nuclear systems. Same as GLBL 201.
| Principle Topics Covered | Hours (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| International experience and plans for nuclear power plants |
4 |
| Mathematical principles of energy economics analysis | 29 |
| Results of energy economics analysis | 4 |
| Fuel management and power plant availability | 5 |
| Final Exams (not included in Total Contact Hours) | |
| Total | 42 |
Basic Texts: Recommended:
Prerequisites: MATH 220 or MATH 221 ; one of PHYS 101 , PHYS 211 , CHEM 104 , CHEM 204 , ME 300
Purpose of Course: This course provides a technically oriented descriptive and quantitative introduction to the comparison of nuclear with other energy sources, and provides students with useful background for study of energy economics or completion of additional courses with global focus as part of an International Studies Major.
Instructor: James Stubbins
Credit: 2 or 3 Semester Hours
Meeting hours per week: 3
Class registration capacity: 24
Semesters course offered: REFER TO MASTER LISTING
Other notes:
Course last revised: Fall 2002
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