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Nuclear Technology Courses
View/Print PDFNT 111|Basic Nuclear Math & Physics
5 Credits
Introduction to basic nuclear concepts using mathematics and physics; includes concepts of dimensional analysis, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, mechanical principles, simple machines, including definitions, and basic concepts. Industrial and science applications of nuclear processes, and risk/benefit analysis are included.
Prerequisite
A grade of 2.0 or better in MATH 50, 70 or 72, or a grade of 0.7 or better in a higher math class, or appropriate placement.
NT 114|Introduction to Radiation Safety
5 Credits
Topics include types of radiation, radioactive decay, activity, radioactive sources, and interaction of radiation with matter, radiation units, and basic fundamentals of exposure, dose, and personnel dose. The course includes an opportunity to practice basic radiation protection tasks.
Prerequisite
Students must be accepted into CBC's Nuclear Technology program prior to enrollment.
NT 121|Reactor Plant Operations
4 Credits
Introduction to the basics of reactor plant operations. Topics include basic computer operations and knowledge of basic systems associate with a nuclear power plant.
Prerequisite
Students must be accepted into CBC's Nuclear Technology program prior to enrollment.
NT 122|Basic Nuclear Facilities
4 Credits
Introduction to tank farms, vitrification, and decommissioning nuclear facilities.
Prerequisite
Students must be accepted into CBC's Nuclear Technology program prior to enrollment.
NT 131|Nuclear Facility Components
4 Credits
Introduction to basic mechanical and electrical components used by nuclear power plants such as different types of piping, valves, pumps, ejectors, filters, turbines, heat exchangers, compressors, lubrication systems, valve actuators, breakers, transformers, relays, and other equipment.
Prerequisite
Students must be accepted into CBC's Nuclear Technology program prior to enrollment.
NT 141|Basic Reactor Safety, Theory, & Operations
5 Credits
Introduction to the fission process, reactivity/criticality, basic reactor kinetics, heat removal, reactor types, nuclear power plant chemistry, and elementary thermodynamics. In addition, basic radiation worker training is provided in this course.
Prerequisite
A grade of 0.7 or higher in either NT 121 or NT 122.
NT 142|Basic Nuclear Safety & Environmental Compliance
5 Credits
An introduction to nuclear facility safety, accident analysis, and environmental regulations and compliance standards.
Prerequisite
A grade of 0.7 or higher in either NT 121 or NT 122.
NT 150|Internship Seminar
1 Credit
This class focuses on preparation for the internship. Topics include workplace expectations, safety, and communication skills. Evaluation methods for the internship are explained and discussed.
Prerequisite
Students must be accepted into CBC's Nuclear Technology program prior to enrollment.
NT 152|Internship
1–5 Credits
Students serve an internship of up to 165 hours with a company that uses nuclear technicians in radiation protection, nuclear reactor operations, or nuclear reactor maintenance. Students are expected to apply learned skills and training to be a productive employee and the employer is expected to place students in an environment that builds on the first year of study and enhances knowledge of working in the nuclear industry.
Prerequisite
Completion of NT 150 with a 0.7 or higher, or instructor/department chair approval.
NT 154|Industry Project
5 Credits
Students complete an industry project with a company that uses nuclear technicians. Students are expected to apply learned skills and training to be productive employees, and employers are expected to create a project that builds on the students' first year of study and enhances the students' knowledge of working in the nuclear industry. Thirty-three field-based experience hours equals one credit. Instructor permission is required for enrollment.
NT 160|Nuclear Chemistry
3 Credits
Designed to give students a broad understanding of nuclear chemistry. Focuses on basic reactor water chemistry fundamentals, basic material properties, brittle fracture characteristics/mechanisms, and plant material problems.
Prerequisite
Completion of CHEM& 140 with a 0.7 or better.
NT 170|Mechanical & Fluid Power Transmission
4 Credits
Formerly MEC 111, NT 170
Introduction to the concepts of mechanical and fluid power transmission including principles of heat, steam, heat transfer, and fluid flow.
Prerequisite
Completion of NT 111 with a 0.7 or higher.
NT 200|Nuclear Industry Exam Preparation
3 Credits
This course prepares nuclear technology students for taking multiple industry exams, which may include DOE Core Exam, POSS, or other exams as may be required by industry employers._x000A_$25 NT exam course printing fee
Prerequisite
Students must be accepted into CBC's Nuclear Technology program prior to enrollment.
NT 261|Nuclear Facilities Management
5 Credits
This course provides students with background in managing work functions in nuclear facilities, including compliance with federal and state regulations, quality assurances, and maintenance forms and records. This class should be taken during or after the second year of study in the Nuclear Technology program. Instructor permission is required for enrollment.