Background Pattern

Nuclear Energy Systems

Course Code

RN5001

Number of Credits

4

Semester

Course Type

NoCodeCourseRelation
1RN5080Nuclear Science and EngineeringEquivalent

Study Material

Study MaterialDepth
Introduction to energy generation from nuclear reactions.Express
Characteristics of nuclear energy.Expert
Fission reaction cross sections, reactor criticality, and reactor control.Expert
Introduction to fission reactors, thermal hydraulics and safety.Expert
Fusion reactions and energy generation characteristics.Expert
Plasma physics and approaches to achieving terrestrial thermonuclear fusion energyExpert
The concept of Accelerator Driven System, accelerators, and nuclear instrumentation systemsExpert
Research based learning on nuclear energy systems

Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLO) carried by the course

CPMK CodeCourse Learning Outcomes Elements (CLO)
CPMK 1Students are able to understand the basic principles of nuclear energy systems and their characteristics.
CPMK 2Students are able to understand various types of nuclear energy applications, their advantages and challenges.
CPMK 3Students are able to work in groups and think creatively in searching for information and solving the challenges of a nuclear energy system.

Learning Method

  • Lectures, discussions, research/problem/case study based learning, presentations

Learning Modality

  • Offline, online, hybrid, synchronous, asynchronous

Assessment Methods

  • Quizzes, Assignments, UTS, UAS