The objectives of the Nuclear Engineering Program are to:

1. educate students in the fundamental subjects necessary for a career in nuclear engineering, and prepare students for advanced education in it and related fields.
2. educate students in the basics of instrumentation, design of laboratory techniques, measurement, and data acquisition, interpretation and analysis.
3. educate students in the methodology of design.
4. provide and facilitate teamwork and multi-disciplinary experiences throughout the curriculum.
5. foster the development of effective oral and written communication skills.
6. expose students to environmental, ethical and contemporary issues.

Nuclear Engineering Program graduates are expected to have ...

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. This includes:
   1. an ability to apply knowledge of basic mathematics, science and engineering
   2. an ability to use advanced mathematics, science, and engineering, including atomic and nuclear physics, and the transport and interaction of radiation with matter, to nuclear and radiological systems and processes.
   3. an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs.
   4. an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
2. an ability to measure nuclear and radiation processes.
3. an ability to work professionally in one or more nuclear or radiological fields of specialization.
4. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
5. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
6. knowledge of professional and ethical standards.
7. an ability to communicate effectively.
8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
9. a recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in, life-long learning.
10. a knowledge of contemporary issues.

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