NEM642 - NUCLEAR ENGINEERING DESIGN

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING DESIGN NEM642 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 8
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Project Design/Management
 
Instructor (s)Cemil Kocar (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)  
Course objectiveTo prepare a project for a nuclear facility covering its neutronic and thermal-hydraulic design, fuel cycle, environmental impact, plant siting and accident states.  
Learning outcomes
  1. A student who succeeds in this course:
  2. 1. Synthesizes various aspects of a selected nuclear facility into a consistent design.
  3. 2. Gains experience in practicing oral and written communication skills.
  4. 3. Has experience in preparing a scientific article.
  5. 4. Has in-depth knowledge about economic, environmental and ethical aspects of nuclear facilities.
Course ContentA design project involving integration of reactor physics, control, heat transfer, safety, materials, fuel-cycle, environmental impacts, and economic optimization.  
ReferencesPertinent books, papers, computer codes etc. 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Introduction, selection of a facility for design study
Week 2Literature search and discussion
Week 3Literature search and discussion
Week 4Presentation of design aspects of selected facility and discussion
Week 5Progress report and discussion
Week 6Progress report and discussion
Week 7Progress report and discussion
Week 8Progress report and discussion
Week 9Progress report and discussion
Week 10Progress report and discussion
Week 11Progress report and discussion
Week 12Progress report and discussion
Week 13Final design report and discussion
Week 14Presentation of a scientific article and discussion
Week 15
Week 16Final presentation of design

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments00
Presentation220
Project130
Seminar00
Midterms00
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)3618
Presentation / Seminar Preparation22040
Project1100100
Homework assignment000
Midterms (Study duration)000
Final Exam (Study duration) 000
Total Workload20129200

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Graduates of this program: Reach comprehensive and in-depth knowledge, evaluate and utilize it in the areas of nuclear engineering, technology, and applications.    X
2. Set up problems related to nuclear processes and pursue innovative approaches to solve them.    X
3. Design and do research based on analytical, modeling and experimental methods related to nuclear reactor analysis and engineering, nuclear systems, fuel management, nuclear safety, radiation physics and its applications; analyze and interpret complex cases.    X
4. Design and analyze systems, components and/or processes pertinent to nuclear energy, and evaluate social, environmental and economic aspects of the design developing innovative methods/approaches.     X
5. Convey stages and results of their work by writing and/or orally at national and international occasions.    X 
6. Are conscious of their occupational and ethical responsibilities.    X
7. Being aware of the importance of lifelong learning, follow the advancements in science and technology and renew themselves continually.    X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest