Department of Nuclear Engineering and Industrial Management
Engineering Management Program
Indrajit Charit, Department Chair (208-757-5409 icharit@uidaho.edu); Denise Engebrecht, Program Manager (208-364-6123 denisee@uidaho.edu); www.uidaho.edu/engr/em
This program is certified by the American Society for Engineering Management (https://asem.org/).
The Engineering Management Program at University of Idaho is designed for engineering professionals moving into technical management roles. The program is multidisciplinary and supported by faculty in the colleges of engineering, business, and science. Students will explore the analytical, technical, and human resource aspects of managing in a technical environment. Students will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge in their chosen field of expertise. Since the vast majority of engineers assume management roles sometime during their career, this degree program is typically pursued on a part-time basis by working engineers. Classes are offered by resident and adjunct faculty in Idaho Falls, Boise, and Moscow. All courses required for the program are available for distance learners through the College of Engineering’s Engineering Outreach Program (eo.uidaho.edu/).
The College of Engineering offers an M.Engr. (non-thesis) in engineering management. Admission to the program requires the ability to complete graduate-level work evidenced by undergraduate transcripts; a B.S. in engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program; a TOEFL score higher than 550 for International students; at least 2 years of engineering work experience beyond the B.S. degree or currently employed as an engineer; and three letters of recommendation. One of the three letters of recommendation must be from a current or former employer. Students must also meet College of Graduate Studies minimum requirements for admission.
Industrial Technology Program
Indrajit Charit, Department Chair (208-757-5409 icharit@uidaho.edu); Debbie Caudle, Student Services Coordinator (debrac@uidaho.edu); www.uidaho.edu/engr/programs/industrial-technology/bs
This program is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (www.atmae.org).
The Industrial Technology Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in basic and advanced industrial processes, procedures, planning, and management.
Nuclear Engineering Program
Indrajit Charit, Department Chair (208-757-5409 icharit@uidaho.edu); Alice Allen, Director of Recruitment and Student Engagement, Idaho Falls (alicew@uidaho.edu); www.uidaho.edu/idahofalls/nuclearengineering
The world's growing need for energy requires a diversity of energy sources, including nuclear energy. Approximately 20% of the electricity used in the U.S. stems from nuclear power. As power plants continue to age, there is a need to develop next-generation nuclear reactors and to educate future generations of nuclear scientists and engineers. The demand for nuclear engineers is projected to significantly outpace supply during the next decade.
The minimum requirements to enter any of the graduate programs in nuclear engineering are an undergraduate degree in engineering or a closely related field from an ABET accredited U.S. program (does not include technical degrees) and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale. The GRE General Exam is recommended but not required for students with an undergraduate degree from a U.S. ABET accredited program. Some applicants who have a baccalaureate degree in a field other than engineering may be required to complete certain undergraduate deficiency courses before they will be allowed to take graduate level courses. Students must also meet College of Graduate Studies minimum requirements for admission. This program is available at the Idaho Falls campus only.
Technology Management Program
Indrajit Charit, Department Chair (208-757-5409 icharit@uidaho.edu); Alice Allen, Director of Recruitment and Student Engagement, Idaho Falls (alicew@uidaho.edu); Denise Engebrecht, Program Manager (denisee@uidaho.edu); www.uidaho.edu/engr/programs/technology-management
Technology management is a multidisciplinary field that prepares technical professionals to provide effective planning, selection, implementation, and management of technology to solve today’s complex and challenging problems. This program bridges the gap between technology and business by equipping technologists with the expertise and leadership skills needed to advance their career in today’s fast-paced world. Students will expand their breadth of knowledge beyond a specific technical field into management and business. Business knowledge, organization insights, and communication skills will be integrated with technical knowledge to develop proficient technical managers and leaders of projects, operations, organizations, and people.
Classes are offered by resident and adjunct faculty in Idaho Falls, Boise, and Moscow. Courses for the program are available at the centers and online. Thesis and non-thesis options are available.
Students must have an accredited bachelor’s degree in a technical field or an accredited bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years’ work experience in a technical field. One of the letters of recommendation must be from a current or former employer. Students must also meet College of Graduate Studies minimum requirements for admission.
Graduate Degrees
- Engineering Management (M.Engr.)
- Nuclear Engineering (M.Engr.)
- Nuclear Engineering (M.S.)
- Nuclear Engineering (Ph.D.)
- Technology Management (M.S.)
Certificates
- Critical Infrastructure Resilience Graduate Academic Certificate
- Emergency Planning and Management Graduate Academic Certificate
- Nuclear Criticality Safety Graduate Academic Certificate
- Nuclear Decommissioning and Used Fuel Management Graduate Academic Certificate
- Nuclear Technology Management Graduate Academic Certificate
- Nuclear Safeguards and Security Graduate Academic Certificate
EM 404 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
EM 502 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
EM 504 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
EM 510 Engineering Management Fundamentals (3 credits)
Fundamental principles of engineering management addressing management theory applied to the engineering environment; management processes and techniques; attitudes that facilitate the leadership role of the engineering manager in an engineering organization.
Prereqs: Instructor permission.
EM 513 Leading Technical Organizations (3 credits)
One of the four Engineering Management functions is leading: leading yourself, leading others, and leading technical organizations. This course provides background in leadership frameworks, concepts, and methods needed to succeed in leading an engineering or technical organization. Typically Offered: Fall.
Prereqs: None
EM 560 Project Risk Management (3 credits)
Application of project risk assessment tools and techniques that help increase the probability of project success. Discover different approaches used by commercial and federal agencies to identify, assess, and quantify risks and their impacts on projects.
Prereqs: Instructor Permission
EM 570 Global Product Development (3 credits)
Discussion of topics related to enabling effective global product development spanning the entire product development cycle from strategy development, through project execution, and ultimately post release product support. Rather than presenting a fixed methodology, this course will provide a framework for global development that can be adapted to specific environments.
EM 580 Technical Project Management (3 credits)
Traditional project management approaches are typically structured around the five PMBOK (Project Management Book of Knowledge) process groups. This course will introduce the PMBOK process groups but then discuss five different project management life cycle (PMLC) models to manage a project. The topics discussed are appropriate for new project managers but also for experienced project managers who are looking to increase their awareness and improve their skills in differing PMLC models.
EM 582 Advanced Topics in Project Management (3 credits)
Discussion and application of advanced project management topics beyond those prescribed by traditional project management approaches. Example topics include project portfolio management, multi-project management, use of Theory of Constraints (TOC) and Critical Chain approaches to drive improved results, and application of Agile practices. These approaches should be applicable to a wide variety of industries and functions.
Prereqs: EM 580 or Instructor Permission
EM 596 Capstone Integration (1 credit)
Capstone integration of degree material in Engineering Management and comprehensive final exam.
Prereqs: Permission
EM 599 (s) Non-thesis Master's Research (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged. Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation.
Prereqs: Permission
INDT 310 Introduction to Industrial Technology (3 credits)
This course presents an overview of the careers that comprise the field of industrial technology and the courses and curriculum for the degree. Topical areas include the concept of technology, overview of materials and manufacturing, safety science, network technology, electricity and electronics, automation and robotics, energy technologies, and nuclear technology. Recommended preparation: completed general education requirements.
INDT 332 Introduction to Analog and Digital Electronics (3 credits)
Introduction to the fundamental laws of electrical engineering, circuit analysis – D. C. and A. C. circuits-R-L and C elements – series and parallel circuits; D. C. and A. C. machines, Transformers, and Electrical measurements. Digital electronics: number system and codes; logic gates; Boolean algebra; ALU; introduction to CMOS. Typically Offered: Varies.
Prereqs: INDT 310 or Permission
INDT 333 Industrial Electronics and Control Systems (3 credits)
Introduction to Control Systems: Fundamentals of programmable logic controllers. Logic concepts, Processing unit, input/output systems, peripheral devices, programming techniques, applications and interfacing. Recommended preparation: completed general education requirements.
Prereqs: INDT 332 or Permission
INDT 350 Introduction to Materials Science (3 credits)
Introduction to the fundamentals and applications of materials engineering. Atomic, molecular, and crystalline structures and properties of materials with their relevance to engineering. Topics will include: diffusion, defects, phase diagrams, heat treatment, mechanical behavior, and will cover the different materials classes, i. e. , metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and semiconductors.
Prereqs: INDT 310 or Permission
INDT 353 Manufacturing Systems (3 credits)
Introduction to manufacturing processes, mechanical and physical properties of materials, and solidification processes. Metal forming, materials removal processes, property enhancing, Joining and Assembly processes, and surface processing operations. Manufacturing systems, automation, and integrated manufacturing systems. Recommended preparation: completed general education requirements.
Prereqs: INDT 350 or Permission
INDT 362 Behavior Based Safety (3 credits)
Principles of paradigm shifts required for total safety, human barriers to safety, the basic principles of behavior-based psychology and behavioral safety analysis and behavior-based interventions.
Prereqs: PSYC 101
INDT 364 Hazardous Materials (3 credits)
Handling, transportation, and storage of hazardous materials; how to protect and suppress fires that occur in hazardous materials. Recommended preparation: completed general education requirements and INDT 310.
INDT 400 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
INDT 404 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
INDT 405 (s) Professional Development (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
INDT 407 Technical Competency Credits (1-24 credits, max 24)
Technical competence is gained from occupational credentials or passing of competency exams related to the bachelor of science degree in Industrial Technology. Grades for successful completion of INDT 407 will be recorded as P (pass) normally during the student's last semester and completion of all degree requirements.
Prereqs: INDT 485
INDT 408 Fire Safety Hazard Analysis (3 credits)
Collect and apply fire incident data and analysis. Conduct fire analysis. Conduct fire loss investigation. Identify the components that, alone or in combination, form emergency and standby power systems. Understand the dynamics of heating systems. Identify basic components and hazards associated with ‘hot work’ and manufacturing processes dealing with proper storage and handling procedures. Identify the fire hazards of grinding processes. Understand proper design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems and appliances. Identify common types of refrigeration and associated hazards and their corrective actions. Identify the unique hazard of semiconductor manufacturing.
Prereqs: Permission
INDT 409 Fire Suppression Design and Detection (3 credits)
Identify the operational characteristics of modern fire alarm systems. Identify the proper applications of automatic fire detectors. Evaluate fire alarm systems, testing and maintenance. Identify the requirements and the benefits of fire alarm systems relating to other systems. Identify and understand the properties, proper use and limitations of non-water systems, halogen and carbon dioxide agents. Identify and understand the water supply system requirements as well as the design criteria for hydraulics for fire protection. Identify the properties and limitations of both dry and wet chemical extinguishing agents. Identify the properties and limitations of various foam extinguishing agents. Identify the properties and proper agents and application techniques for combustible metal fires.
Prereqs: Permission
INDT 410 Loss Control (3 credits)
Initiate and coordinate hazard abatement solutions with building managers, plant personnel in providing the corrective actions for life safety and fire protection deficiencies. Use calculations to identify friction loss. Use calculations in determining fire resistive coatings used in buildings. Identify the hazards of explosion prevention and protection. Understand the precautionary need for various types of air-moving equipment. Identify building construction elements for fire protection. Understand the elements of confinement of fire in buildings. Identify and describe the structural damage factors to be evaluated after a fire. Identify fire hazards of construction, alteration and demolition of buildings.
Prereqs: Permission
INDT 411 Fire and Life Safety Management (3 credits)
Conduct complex inspection surveys of commercial and residential properties to evaluate physical characteristics of a property and business. Oversee acquisition, installation, operation, maintenance and disposition of building systems. Understand public protection class and municipal and private water systems. Possess knowledge of property fire insurance, building construction and/or field experience in performing fire/property surveys involving detailed analysis. Observe, examine, inspect, gather data and describe all aspects of a property/building and business. Possess knowledge of fire services, environmental hazards, and building construction.
INDT 412 Engineering for Fire and Life Safety (3 credits)
Identify fire protection in special occupancies. Identify fire protection in warehouse and storage operations. Identify fire protection of electronic equipment. Understand and apply related NFPA standards and company requirements and standards. Evaluate code, law, and regulation compliance of a facility’s operations. Identify safety control systems (PLC controllers, hardwired interlock systems) as it applies to: NFPA 70E, 79, 85 and 86 ANSI/ISA 84. 00. 01-2003 (IEC 61511) Safety Integrity Levels 1, 2 or 3. Identify principles of human behavior and fire. Identify the chemistry and physics of fire. Identify dynamics of fire growth. Identify challenges to safety in the built environment. Apply fundamentals of safe building design. Identify the local and regional codes and standards for the built environment.
INDT 413 Community Planning and Design for Fire Protection and Management (3 credits)
Perform pre-incident planning for industrial and commercial facilities. Identify and understand the operations of fire loss prevention and emergency organizations. Evaluate operations of public emergency operations, fire training and communication systems. Identify the use and function of fire emergency services protective clothing and protective equipment. Identify concepts of egress design. Use calculation methods for egress prediction. Develop and manage emergency preparedness procedures and assure all emergency systems and procedures are tested as planned. Identify the elements of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) in relation to emergencies.
Prereqs: Permission
INDT 415 Impact of Technology on Society (3 credits)
In-depth examination of the impact technology has had and will continue to have on society. Recommended preparation: completed general education requirements.
Prereqs: INDT 310 or Permission
INDT 419 Industrial Sustainability Analysis (3 credits)
Cross-listed with TM 419
Joint-listed with TM 519
This course covers two practical topics, which are Sustainability Assessment (Topic 1) and Advanced Manufacturing (Topic 2). Topic 1 establishes the concept of sustainability, and sustainable design and manufacturing. Under this section, we introduce the intersection of sustainability and manufacturing through sustainable development, sustainability principles, and sustainable engineering. Topic 2 provides an overview of what Advanced Manufacturing (AM) is, what approaches are used, what the possible applications are, and what the limitations of the technology are. We focus on AM processes, principles, sustainability performance of AM, and sustainability assessment of AM at the macro and micro level. Students will complete one project including techno-economic and socio-environmental studies in the broad area of food-energy-water processes and systems.
INDT 420 Leadership and Conflict Resolution in a Technological Environment (3 credits)
Joint-listed with TM 520
The course explores leadership and related conflict management issues; personal and collective ways in which interpersonal and organizational conflict from a leadership perspective can be managed; focuses on theoretical and practical analysis of principles and processes for the management of conflict in relationships. Through a leadership framework, the skills and techniques for the identification, prevention, and resolution of conflict in interpersonal and workplace relationships will be discussed. Additional work required for graduate credit. Typically Offered: Fall.
Prereqs: Instructor Permission
INDT 434 Power Generation and Distribution (3 credits)
Conventional & Non-Conventional methods – comparison of sources of energy. Growth & future trends in power systems; Hydroelectric, Nuclear, and Gas Turbine power plants – merits & demerits; selection of site. Effect of system voltage on transmission efficiency, circuit breakers, kelvin’s Law; radial, ring main systems – different types of DC & AC distributors with concentrated loads. Recommended preparation: completed general education requirements.
Prereqs: INDT 332 or Permission
INDT 435 Network Administration (3 credits)
This course provides students with the instruction necessary to install, configure, and troubleshoot a computer network. This course introduces current networking standards, the OSI Model, various protocols and topologies, the interconnections between various hardware components, network operating systems, DNS, DHCP, TCP/ IP, Ethernet, wired and wireless transmission, and security.
INDT 442 Systems Integration (3 credits)
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of Systems Integration (SI) processes, approaches, drivers, tools and techniques required for successful SI, critical success factors, and best practices. The objective of the course is to provide the students an understanding of the technical and business process issues involved in systems integration. Systems integration process is illustrated over the life cycle concept of projects – during design, development, implementation, testing and production. Recommended preparation: completed general education requirements.
Prereqs: INDT 310
INDT 443 Government Contract Law (3 credits)
Contract formation, and contract administration pertaining to government contracts. Recommended preparation: completed general education requirements and INDT 310.
INDT 444 Quality Assurance Organization and Management (3 credits)
Industrial management principles applied to effective economic control of quality assurance activities. Recommended preparation: completed general education requirements.
INDT 446 Labor Law (3 credits)
Practical legal considerations in employer/employee relationships, including union contracts. Recommended preparation: completed general education requirements and INDT 310.
INDT 448 Project and Program Management (3 credits)
This course addresses the project/program life-cycle. It defines projects and programs, and the roles and responsibilities of project and program managers. Students are introduced to the related, but differing, techniques for project/program planning (work structuring, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation), and execution (monitoring, control, auditing, closure). Typically Offered: Varies.
INDT 450 Comprehensive Exam Preparation (1 credit)
The course prepares students for a comprehensive exam in Industrial Technology. Certified Technology Manager (CTM) exam is required to be taken by all students graduating in Industrial Technology. Typically Offered: Spring.
INDT 453 Computer Integrated and Robotics Manufacturing Technology (3 credits)
The course provides an overview of computer integrated manufacturing technology with a focus on robotic automation. Covered topics include: computer aided design, computer aided manufacturing, automated production lines and assembly systems, cellular and flexible manufacturing. The integration of hardware and software components for manufacturing automation is studied, with an emphasis on sensors, actuators, controllers, computer numerical control, and kinematic modeling of industrial robots. Enrollment per section limited to lab stations available.
Prereqs: INDT 353 or Permission
INDT 457 Lean to Green Sustainable Technology (3 credits)
Lean production and lean manufacturing refer to the use of systematic methods to reduce costs by eliminating wastes and nonvalue-added activities, while delivering what the customer wants, on time. Even without explicitly targeting environmental outcomes, lean efforts can yield substantial environmental benefits. Recommended preparation: completed general education requirements.
Prereqs: INDT 353 or Permission
INDT 462 Industrial Safety (3 credits)
Overview of industrial safety and health in business and industry. Includes Program Organization, Hazard Information, and Program Implementation. Recommended preparation: completed general education requirements.
Prereqs: INDT 362
INDT 463 Industrial Transportation Safety (3 credits, max 3)
Principles of safety in all aspects of industrial transportation; roads, railroads, air, water, pipeline.
INDT 464 Human Performance Fundamentals (3 credits)
Introduction to the factors that control and influence human performance. Explore the basis of individual and leader behaviors as well as organizational processes and values that either lead to or prevent error. Fundamental knowledge of human and organizational behavior is emphasized so that the manager, supervisor, and worker can better handle error-provoking work situations to prevent human error and work-place events. Recommended preparation: completed general education requirements.
Prereqs: INDT 362
INDT 465 Construction Safety (3 credits, max 3)
Major components of construction health and safety, including hazards, law, written programs, implementation, control and behavior.
INDT 466 Human Performance Field Investigation (3 credits)
Provides education in the area of participating in an investigation of an incident that has a significant human contribution. Principles of the old view of human error – the problems it holds, the traps it represents, and the temptations that can make one fall into them. The new view of human error in which human error is the starting point for an investigation. Reconstruct the human contribution to system failure and "reverse engineer" the evolving mindset of personnel who were caught up in an event. Investigate the biases and difficulties in understanding past behavior associated with system failure. Recommended preparation: completed general education requirements.
Prereqs: INDT 464
INDT 470 Homeland Security (3 credits)
This course will provide students with a basic understanding of terrorism involving Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) (e. g. biological, nuclear, incendiary, chemical, radiological, and explosive devices). The history of WMD/Terrorism and how it relates to modern day devices and concepts will be discussed. The students will gain an understanding of international terrorism and homegrown terrorists. Recommended preparation: completed general education requirements.
INDT 472 National Incident Management Systems (3 credits)
This course is designed to increase the participants’ knowledge and understanding of the inherent flexibility of the Incident Command System to manage major or complex incidents. Utilizing lectures and small group activities, participants will acquire an in-depth knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), terminology, players, and management philosophy. Participants will also acquire the ability to organize and manage major or complex incidents. The material covered during the course includes command and general staff duties and responsibilities, unified command, major incident management and area command structures. Recommended preparation: completed general education requirements.
INDT 473 Fundamentals of Unmanned Aerial Systems (3 credits)
The course introduces students to unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and provides an overview of UAS types, applications, and operation considerations. The general principles of aerodynamics, propulsion, navigation and stability control applied to UAS are studied. The course provides an in-depth coverage of the main components integrated in both civilian and military UAS, such as payloads, ground control systems, communication data links, and launch/recovery systems.
Prereqs: General Technical Background
INDT 475 Introduction to Non-Destructive Testing (3 credits)
The course introduces students to methods, techniques, and equipment for non-destructive testing. The basic concepts and principles of visual, liquid penetrant, magnetic particles, ultrasonic, radiographic, eddy current, and thermal testing are covered.
Prereqs: INDT 350 or Permission
INDT 484 Industrial Technology Capstone I (3 credits)
Gen Ed: Senior Experience This course is the first of two capstone courses. The students will select and develop a project that applies technology to a problem. Students are encouraged to incorporate service learning into the project and work in teams. One hour of lecture and two 3-hour labs per week. Recommended preparation: Senior standing.
INDT 485 Industrial Technology Capstone II (3 credits)
This course is second of the two capstone courses. The students will develop their project that applies technology to a problem. Students are encouraged to incorporate service learning into the project and to work in teams. One hour of lecture and two 3-hour labs per week. Recommended preparation: Senior standing.
INDT 499 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
NE 400 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
NE 404 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
NE 437 Radiation Effects on Materials (3 credits)
Cross-listed with MSE 437
Joint-listed with MSE 537 and NE 537
. Interactions between radiation and solids.
Prereqs: MSE 201 or Permission
NE 438 Fundamentals of Nuclear Materials (3 credits)
Cross-listed with MSE 438, NE 538
Joint-listed with MSE 538
This course is designed for students who wish to learn about nuclear materials and fuels from a materials science viewpoint. Topics to be covered include crystal structure, diffusion, radiation damage processes etc. Term-projects and advanced problems required for graduate credit. Typically Offered: Spring.
NE 450 Principles of Nuclear Engineering (3 credits)
Basic nuclear and atomic processes; radioactive decay, binding energy, radiation interactions, reaction cross sections. Neutron diffusion, radiation sources. Idaho Falls only.
NE 498 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
NE 499 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
NE 500 Master's Research and Thesis (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged. Course offered only in Idaho Falls.
NE 501 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged. Course offered only in Idaho Falls.
NE 502 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
NE 504 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
NE 505 (s) Professional Development (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
NE 512 Nuclear Components Inspection (3 credits)
Cross-listed with MSE 512
This course will cover various non-destructive testing techniques to evaluate the environmental degradation of the nuclear structural components. Remnant life estimation of structural components exposed to fatigue, creep, and stress corrosion cracking service conditions will be discussed.
Prereqs: Graduate standing or Permission
NE 513 Nuclear Security Science (3 credits)
An engineering course on threat and risk informed nuclear security covering topics including: physical protection, facility characterization, consequence analysis, access control/delay, insider threats, security culture, transportation security, radiological crime scene, and nuclear forensics.
Prereqs: Science or Engineering background or instructor permission
NE 514 Nuclear Safety (3 credits)
Cross-listed with TM 514
An in-depth technical study of safety issues within the nuclear fuel cycle and within various reactor types. Evaluation methods, system disturbances, safety criteria, containment, NRC licensing, and codes for safety analysis will be presented. Case studies of reactor accidents and corrective measures included.
Prereqs: Permission.
NE 516 Nuclear Rules and Regulations (3 credits)
Cross-listed with TM 516
An in-depth examination of nuclear regulatory agencies; major nuclear legislation; current radiation protection standards and organizational responsibility for their implementation.
Prereqs: Permission.
NE 520 Thermodynamics of Nuclear Power Plants (3 credits)
Course covers applications of First Law to power nuclear plants: boiling water, pressurized, high temperature gas, small modular and advanced nuclear power plants. Nuclear power plant applications of pressurizers, suppression pools, nuclear containment, the application of the Second Law to exergy analysis of advanced fuel cycles.
Prereqs: Permission
NE 524 Heat Exchanger Design (3 credits)
Cross-listed with ME 569
This course will cover advanced heat exchanger design and apply that knowledge to the design of the following heat exchangers: tube-in-tube heat exchanger, air cooler, compact heat exchanger, feedwater heater, and condenser. Typically Offered: Spring.
Prereqs: Permission
NE 527 Nuclear Material Storage, Transportation, and Disposal (3 credits)
There is a wide range of nuclear materials that are stored, transported and disposed of each day. The materials include medical radioisotopes, new fuel pellets, used fuel, and industrial radioisotopes. This course will cover the regulations that govern nuclear material storage, transportation and disposal, as well as the engineering requirements and practical aspects of handling these materials.
NE 528 Management of Nuclear Facilities (3 credits)
Cross-listed with TM 538
Nuclear facilities need a sustainable management system to make sure that matters of importance are not dealt with in isolation of other issues in the decision making process. Integrating all relevant issues, ranging from safety, security and safeguards to health and economic and environmental questions, leads to well-informed and balanced decisions. This course addresses from a practical point of view the safety and regulatory issues of operating and planned reactors in the U. S. and other countries.
NE 529 Risk Assessment (3 credits)
Cross-listed with TM 529
In-depth evaluation and analysis techniques used to determine the risk of industrial, process, nuclear, and aviation industries; fault tree analysis; human reliability analysis; failure mode and effect analysis.
NE 530 Two-Phase Flow (3 credits)
Treatment of fluid mechanics and heat transfer in conjunction with nuclear reactors where two-phase flow problems are found. Typically Offered: Varies.
NE 535 Nuclear Criticality Safety (3 credits)
Cross-listed with TM 513
Nuclear criticality safety including nuclear physics, fusion and neutron multiplication, moderation and reflection of neutrons, criticality issues in the fuel cycle, critical experiments and sub-critical limits, calculations of criticality, nuclear criticality safety practices, emergency procedures, and nuclear regulations and standards.
Prereqs: NE 450 or Permission.
NE 536 Electrochemical Engineering (3 credits)
Cross-listed with CHE 536
Application of chemical engineering principles to electrochemical systems; thermodynamics, kinetics, and mass transport in electrochemical systems; electrochemical process design.
NE 537 Radiation Effects on Materials (3 credits)
Cross-listed with MSE 537
Interactions between radiation and solids.
Prereqs: MSE 201 or Permission.
NE 538 Fundamentals of Nuclear Materials (3 credits)
Cross-listed with MSE 438, NE 438
Joint-listed with MSE 538
This course is designed for students who wish to learn about nuclear materials and fuels from a materials science viewpoint. Topics to be covered include crystal structure, diffusion, radiation damage processes etc. Term-projects and advanced problems required for graduate credit. Typically Offered: Spring.
NE 544 Reactor Analysis - Statics and Kinetics (3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to study nuclear theory in the context of nuclear reactor engineering. Concepts relating to the design and operation of nuclear reactors will be discussed. Mathematical expressions describing the relevant nuclear processes as well as their physical implications will be developed. This course will involve the application of several common analytical and computational tools used for the design and evaluation of nuclear systems. Typically Offered: Spring.
Prereqs: NE 585 or Instructor Permission
NE 548 Modeling of Thermal and Chemical Systems (3 credits)
The course introduces students to methods, techniques, and process modeling software for modeling of thermal and chemical systems. The basic concepts and principles include power generation, refrigeration, cooling towers, air separation, hydrogen and ammonia production. Components such as compressors, turbines, pumps, heat exchangers, piping, fluid and gas mixtures, and chemical reactors are modeled. Economics and dynamic systems modeling are also covered.
NE 551 Nuclear Reactor Fuels (3 credits)
Selection of materials and design of nuclear fuels, light water reactor fuels, metal and oxide dispersed fuels, high temperature ceramic fuels.
Prereqs: Permission
NE 554 Radiation Detection and Shielding (3 credits)
Cross-listed with TM 535
Radiation transport and shielding concepts. Methods for quantifying attenuation of nuclear particles and electromagnetic radiation. Radiation detection methods, data acquisition and processing.
Prereqs: MATH 310 or Permission
NE 570 Nuclear Chemical Engineering (3 credits, max 3)
Course offered only in Idaho Falls. Chemical engineering processes related to the nuclear industry; metals dissolution, solvent extraction, isotope separation, uranium processing and other topics.
Prereqs: Permission
NE 575 Advanced Nuclear Power Engineering (3 credits)
Present and advanced nuclear power plant descriptions and analysis. Engineering aspects of converting nuclear fission energy to useful work. Group project design. Idaho Falls only.
Prereqs: Permission
NE 582 Spent Nuclear Fuel Management and Disposition (3 credits)
Joint-listed with CHE 582
The management of nuclear fuel after removal from a nuclear reactor; storage options, recycle and recovery of uranium and other radionuclides, geological repositories, and related topics.
Prereqs: Permission
NE 585 Nuclear Fuel Cycles (3 credits)
Cross-listed with MSE 585
Processes to support the existing LWR fuel cycle. Alternative fuel cycles including U-233, Pu239 and mixed oxide fuels, and advanced reactor concepts. Recycling and recovery of nuclear materials, with emphasis on traditional fast reactor recycle. Typically Offered: Fall.
Prereqs: Permission
NE 586 Industrial Control Systems (3 credits)
Cross-listed with ECE 586
Combines control systems theory and implementation topics. Theory topics include: process dynamics and modeling; instrumentation, sensors and measurements; feedback and feedforward concepts; and basic control design methods. Implementation topics include: programmable logic controllers, fundamentals of ladder logic, network configuration, and basic security concepts. Typically Offered: Fall.
NE 587 Nuclear Decommissioning (3 credits)
Concepts and strategies for decommissioning nuclear facilities including project and program management, waste management, and site environmental restorations.
Prereqs: NE 450
NE 598 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
NE 599 (s) Research (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
NE 600 Doctoral Research & Dissertation (1-45 credits)
Credit arranged
TM 404 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged.
TM 419 Industrial Sustainability Analysis (3 credits)
Cross-listed with INDT 419
Joint-listed with TM 519
This course covers two practical topics, which are Sustainability Assessment (Topic 1) and Advanced Manufacturing (Topic 2). Topic 1 establishes the concept of sustainability, and sustainable design and manufacturing. Under this section, we introduce the intersection of sustainability and manufacturing through sustainable development, sustainability principles, and sustainable engineering. Topic 2 provides an overview of what Advanced Manufacturing (AM) is, what approaches are used, what the possible applications are, and what the limitations of the technology are. We focus on AM processes, principles, sustainability performance of AM, and sustainability assessment of AM at the macro and micro level. Students in the 500-level class will complete two different projects and students in the 400-level class will complete one project. The class projects include techno-economic and socio-environmental studies in the broad area of food-energy-water processes and systems.
TM 482 Project Engineering (3 credits)
Modern project engineering techniques for planning, scheduling, and controlling typical engineering and construction projects; linear programming and other optimization techniques as applied to resource allocation; microcomputer applications are emphasized and appropriate software used throughout the course.
Prereqs: 'C' or better in STAT 251, STAT 301, or equivalent; and Senior standing; or Permission.
TM 500 Master's Research and Thesis (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
TM 501 (s) Seminar (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
TM 502 (s) Directed Study (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
TM 504 (s) Special Topics (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
TM 505 (s) Professional Development (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
TM 510 Technology Management Fundamentals (3 credits)
Fundamental principles of technology management. The course focuses on management theory and techniques associated primarily with project management, management theory applied to high technology environments; management processes and techniques; project leadership role of the engineering manager in technology organizations; team-taught by business, engineering, and technology management faculty.
Prereqs: Permission
TM 513 Nuclear Criticality Safety (3 credits)
Cross-listed with NE 535
Nuclear criticality safety including nuclear physics, fusion and neutron multiplication, moderation and reflection of neutrons, criticality issues in the fuel cycle, critical experiments and sub-critical limits, calculations of criticality, nuclear criticality safety practices, emergency procedures, and nuclear regulations and standards.
Prereqs: NE 450 or Permission
TM 514 Nuclear Safety (3 credits)
Cross-listed with NE 514
An in-depth technical study of safety issues within the nuclear fuel cycle and within various reactor types. Evaluation methods, system disturbances, safety criteria, containment, NRC licensing, and codes for safety analysis will be presented. Case studies of reactor accidents and corrective measures included.
Prereqs: Permission
TM 515 (s) Advanced Topics in Engineering Management (2-9 credits, max 9)
Advanced topics in Engineering Management and Technology Management.
Prereqs: Instructor Permission.
TM 516 Nuclear Rules and Regulations (3 credits)
Cross-listed with NE 516
An in-depth examination of nuclear regulatory agencies; major nuclear legislation; current radiation protection standards and organizational responsibility for their implementation.
Prereqs: Permission
TM 517 Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Fundamentals (3 credits)
This course provides an introduction to the policy, strategy, and practical application of critical infrastructure security and resilience from an all-hazards perspective. It describes the strategic context presented by the 21st century, and discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with public-private partnerships in infrastructure protection, risk analysis and mitigation, and incident response.
TM 519 Industrial Sustainability Analysis (3 credits)
Joint-listed with INDT 419 and TM 419
This course covers two practical topics, which are Sustainability Assessment (Topic 1) and Advanced Manufacturing (Topic 2). Topic 1 establishes the concept of sustainability, and sustainable design and manufacturing. Under this section, we introduce the intersection of sustainability and manufacturing through sustainable development, sustainability principles, and sustainable engineering. Topic 2 provides an overview of what Advanced Manufacturing (AM) is, what approaches are used, what the possible applications are, and what the limitations of the technology are. We focus on AM processes, principles, sustainability performance of AM, and sustainability assessment of AM at the macro and micro level. Students in the 500-level class will complete two different projects and students in the 400-level class will complete one project. The class projects include techno-economic and socio-environmental studies in the broad area of food-energy-water processes and systems.
TM 520 Leadership and Conflict Resolution in a Technological Environment (3 credits)
Joint-listed with INDT 420
The course explores leadership and related conflict management issues; personal and collective ways in which interpersonal and organizational conflict from a leadership perspective can be managed; focuses on theoretical and practical analysis of principles and processes for the management of conflict in relationships. Through a leadership framework, the skills and techniques for the identification, prevention, and resolution of conflict in interpersonal and workplace relationships will be discussed. Additional work required for graduate credit. Typically Offered: Fall.
TM 525 Emergency Management and Planning (3 credits)
A study of the basic principles in emergency management and planning in the United States. This course is not directed at any particular type of hazard, but the processes and considerations of planning for all-hazards along with the basics of generic protective actions and the planning concepts supporting effective protective action recommendations.
TM 526 Community Emergency Planning (3 credits)
A study of the theory and practice of community emergency planning. The Citizen Corps, Principles of Emergency Planning, and CERT programs will be studied. Cases are studied in order to assist students in understanding the management and leadership complexity associated with modern emergencies and disasters. Recommended Preparation: TM 525.
TM 528 Accident Investigation (3 credits)
In-depth examination and implementation of system safety concepts, principles, and methods; development of skills in accident investigation, audit and appraisal, operational readiness, and system safety analysis and review. Recommended Preparation: INDT 442.
TM 529 Risk Assessment (3 credits)
Cross-listed with NE 529
In-depth evaluation and analysis techniques used to determine the risk of industrial, process, nuclear, and aviation industries; fault tree analysis; human reliability analysis; failure mode and effect analysis.
TM 533 Chemical Hazards (3 credits)
Emergency responders can encounter a wide range of chemical hazards. Topics include information on interpreting hazardous chemical labels and Material Safety Data Sheets and the relationship between those two methods of hazard communication. Acute and chronic effects of hazardous chemicals to which responders may be exposed will be discussed. Recommended Preparation: TM 525.
TM 534 Biological Hazards (3 credits)
Emergency responders can encounter a wide range of biological hazards. The objectives of this course are to understand the nature of biological hazards and how to control them. The biological hazards to be discussed are Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi/Molds, Protozoa, Prions – infectious proteins, Biological Toxins. Recommended Preparation: TM 525.
TM 535 Radiation Detection and Measurement (3 credits)
Cross-listed with NE 554
Radiation transport and shielding concepts. Methods for quantifying attenuation of nuclear particles and electromagnetic radiation. Radiation detection methods, data acquisition and processing.
Prereqs: MATH 310 or Permission
TM 537 Nuclear Material Storage, Transportation and Disposal (3 credits)
Cross-listed with NE 527
There is a wide range of nuclear materials that are stored, transported and disposed of each day. The materials include medical radioisotopes, new fuel pellets, used fuel, and industrial radioisotopes. This course will cover the regulations that govern nuclear material storage, transportation and disposal, as well as the engineering requirements and practical aspects of handling these materials.
TM 538 Management of Nuclear Facilities (3 credits)
Cross-listed with NE 528
Nuclear facilities need a sustainable management system to make sure that matters of importance are not dealt with in isolation of other issues in the decision making process. Integrating all relevant issues, ranging from safety, security and safeguards to health and economic and environmental questions, leads to well-informed and balanced decisions. This course addresses from a practical point of view the safety and regulatory issues of operating and planned reactors in the U. S. and other countries.
TM 552 Industrial Ergonomics (3 credits)
A course designed to focus on work design and ergonomics in occupational settings. Specific attention will be focused on introducing the terminology and the techniques used in work design, and on the fundamental concepts embodied in industrial ergonomics. Typically Offered: Varies.
TM 596 Capstone Integration (1 credit)
Capstone integration of degree material in Technology Management and comprehensive final exam.
Prereqs: Advisor or Major Professor Permission
TM 598 (s) Internship (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged
TM 599 (s) Non-thesis Master's Research (1-16 credits)
Credit arranged. Research not directly related to a thesis or dissertation.
Prereqs: Permission