A.A.S. Energy Systems Nuclear Operations Technology, Nuclear Facility Technician Concentration
(2 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.
Program Admissions Requirements
Placement Test | English | Math |
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ACT | 14 | 19 |
SAT | 360 | 500 |
ALEKS | 30 | |
AccuPlacer | 232 |
General Education
The listing below includes program requirements that also fulfill General Education requirements.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Objective 1 - ENGL 1101, ENGL 1101P or ENGL 1102 | 3 | |
Objective 2 - COMM 1101 | 3 | |
Objective 3 - MATH 1143, MATH 1153, MATH 1160 or MATH 1170 | 3 | |
Objective 6 | 3 | |
Any unfilled objective - TGE 1257 | 3 | |
Total Credits | 15 |
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Credits |
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ESET 0100 | Engineering Technology Orientation | 1 |
ESET 0100L | Engineering Technology Orientation Lab | 1 |
ESET 0121 | Basic Electricity and Electronics | 4 |
ESET 0121L | Basic Electricity and Electronics Laboratory | 3 |
ESET 0122 | Electrical Systems and Motor Control Theory | 3 |
ESET 0122L | Electrical Systems and Motor Control Theory Laboratory | 1 |
ESET 0140 | Applied Technical Intermediate Algebra | 5 |
ESET 0151 | Nuclear Industry Fundamental Concepts | 3 |
ESET 0151L | Nuclear Industry Fundamental Concepts Lab | 1 |
ESET 0152 | Nuclear Careers and Information | 1 |
ESET 0153 | Radiological Control Fundamentals | 3 |
ESET 0220 | Thermal Cycles and Heat Transfer | 2 |
ESET 0221 | Nuclear Steam Supply Systems | 2 |
ESET 0239 | Pumps, Valves, and Fluid Flow | 5 |
ESET 0239L | Pumps, Valves, and Fluid Flow Laboratory | 4 |
ESET 0242 | Practical Process Measurements and Control | 2 |
ESET 0248 | Power Plant Documentation and Procedures | 2 |
ESET 0249 | Reactor Plant Materials | 3 |
ESET 0250 | Radiation Detection and Protection | 2 |
ESET 0261 | Glovebox and Manipulator Operations Lab | 4 |
ESET 0279 | Conduct of Operations | 4 |
ESET 0280 | Capstone and Case Studies in Nuclear Engineering Technology | 2 |
Choose one of the following Objective 3 courses: | 3 | |
College Algebra | ||
or MATH 1153 | Statistical Reasoning | |
or MATH 1160 | Survey of Calculus | |
or MATH 1170 | Calculus I | |
Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
Introduction to Chemistry | ||
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | ||
COMM 1101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
ENGL 1102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
PHYS 1101 & 1101L | Elements of Physics and Elements of Physics Laboratory | 4 |
TGE 1257 | Applied Ethics in Technology | 3 |
General Education Objective 6 | 3 | |
Total Credits | 80 |
Degree Totals
Code | Title | Credits |
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Program Admission Requirements | 0 | |
General Education | 15 | |
Major Requirements (Required General Education credits removed.) | 60 | |
Free Electives | 0 | |
Total Credits | 75 |