Goals : This course is intended to give juniors in Nuclear Engineering an introduction to the simpler concepts of reactor physics, to the zero-dimensional and one-dimensional neutronics analysis of reactors, as well as to the neutronic aspects of nuclear reactor design for  stationary and dynamic problems. This course will also expose students to modern computational tools used in reactor analysis and design.

Description:  Three hours of lectures per week.  Neutron interactions, nuclear fission, and chain reacting systematics in thermal and fast nuclear reactors.  Diffusion and slowing down of neutrons.  Criticality calculations.  Nuclear reactor dynamics and reactivity feedback. Production of radionuclides in nuclear reactors.