A.A.S. Energy Systems Nuclear Operations Technology, Licensed Operator Concentration
(2.5 Years)
Program Objectives:
- Apply a fundamental knowledge of mathematics, sciences (e.g. - physics, chemistry, and thermodynamics), and an understanding of the nuclear process while working in the nuclear industry.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical problem solving skills, with special emphasis on workplace, environmental, and safety concerns, to solve professional and technical challenges in the nuclear industry.
- Exhibit an understanding and adherence to the professional, social and ethical standards of the nuclear industry.
- Practice a commitment to be professionally and technically current with changing technologies in the nuclear industry through self-improvement and lifelong learning.
- Demonstrate communication and teamwork skills in diverse and multidisciplinary teams, while striving for increasing responsibilities and positions of leadership in the nuclear industry.
Student Outcomes:
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Apply knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences (physics, chemistry, thermodynamics and electrical sciences) to solve related problems.
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Demonstrate a knowledge of nuclear physics, reactor protection, design, materials and radiation protection to analyze and solve nuclear industry problems.
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Demonstrate a knowledge of nuclear plant system operations, plant components and an ability to interpret drawings during operational troubleshooting, and maintenance evolutions.
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Integrate and apply knowledge of nuclear technical material, safety procedures and operations to analyze abnormal, emergency and nuclear accident scenarios.
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Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Conduct of Operations.
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Demonstrate effective written and oral communication in individual and group environments.
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Demonstrate the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data; report findings including observations and appropriate recommendations.
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Demonstrate an understanding of the Federal, State and Local regulations, standards and rules applying to the nuclear industry, as well as safe work practices.
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Demonstrate an understanding of ethical responsibilities required in the nuclear industry.
10. Demonstrate the ability to provide leadership and function as a member of a team.
Students must register concurrently for the lab course associated with each theory course.
Program Admissions Requirements
| Placement Test | Math |
|---|---|
| ACT | 19 |
| SAT | 500 |
| ALEKS | 30 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program entry requires the successful completion of the following prerequisite courses, or equivalents: | ||
| Objective 1 - ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1102 | 3 | |
| Objective 2 | 3 | |
| ESET 1100 | Engineering Technology Orientation | 1 |
| ESET 1100L | Introduction to an Industrial Environment Laboratory | 1 |
| ESET 1140 | Applied Technical Intermediate Algebra | 5 |
| or MATH 1147 | Precalculus | |
| ESET 1152 | Nuclear Careers and Information | 1 |
| ESET 1153 | Radiological Control Fundamentals | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
General Education
The listing below includes program requirements that also fulfill General Education requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Objective 1 - ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 1 | 6 | |
| Objective 2 | 3 | |
| Objective 3 - MATH 1143, MATH 1147, MATH 1153, MATH 1160, MATH 1170, or MGT 2216 1 | 3-5 | |
| Objective 4- TGE 1257 | 3 | |
| Objective 5 - PHYS 1101 & PHYS 1101L and CHEM 1101 or CHEM 1111 & CHEM 1111L | 7-9 | |
| Objective 6 | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 25-29 | |
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“P” courses are equivalent to the original course.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ESET 1121 | Basic Electricity and Electronics | 4 |
| ESET 1121L | Basic Electricity and Electronics Laboratory | 3 |
| ESET 1122 | Electrical Systems and Motor Control Theory | 3 |
| ESET 1122L | Electrical Systems and Motor Control Theory Laboratory | 1 |
| ESET 1130 | Initial Operator Training and Student Operations | 4 |
| ESET 1152 | Nuclear Careers and Information | 1 |
| ESET 2220 | Thermal Cycles and Heat Transfer | 2 |
| ESET 2221 | Nuclear Steam Supply Systems | 2 |
| ESET 2239 | Pumps, Valves, and Fluid Flow | 5 |
| ESET 2239L | Pumps, Valves, and Fluid Flow Laboratory | 4 |
| ESET 2242 | Practical Process Measurements and Control | 2 |
| ESET 2248 | Power Plant Documentation and Procedures | 2 |
| ESET 2249 | Reactor Plant Materials | 3 |
| ESET 2260 | Nuclear Instrumentation | 2 |
| ESET 2251 | Reactor Theory Safety and Design | 4 |
| ESET 2279 | Conduct of Operations | 4 |
| ESET 2280 | Capstone and Case Studies in Nuclear Engineering Technology | 2 |
| General Education Objective 1: Must complete both | 6 | |
| Writing and Rhetoric I | ||
| Writing and Rhetoric II | ||
| General Education Objective 3: Complete one of the following | 3-5 | |
| Precalculus I: Algebra | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Statistical Reasoning | ||
| Survey of Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Business Statistics | ||
| General Education Objective 4: | ||
| TGE 1257 | Applied Ethics in Technology | 3 |
| General Education Objective 5: Complete the following | 7-9 | |
| Introduction to Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
| Elements of Physics and Elements of Physics Laboratory | ||
| Total Credits | 67-71 | |
Degree Totals
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Program Admission Requirements (General Education Credits not included) | 11 | |
| General Education | 25-29 | |
| Major Requirements (General Education Credits not included) | 48 | |
| Free Electives | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 84-88 | |