Accreditation
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering
Honors Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering
Engineering Accreditation Commission
The Bachelor of Science and Honors Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Nuclear and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Program Educational Outcomes
Ability to apply knowledge of atomic and nuclear physics to nuclear and radiological systems and processes
Ability to apply knowledge of transport and interaction of radiation with matter to nuclear and radiation processes
Ability to measure nuclear and radiation processes
Ability to work professionally in one or more of the nuclear or radiological fields of specialization
Student Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.