ESCI421
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Nuclear Energy
Faculty of Science
SC - Faculty of Science
Subject
ESCI - Energy Science
Description
Overview of nuclear energy production, including the nuclear fuel cycle, the workings of atomic nuclei, nuclear reactions, nuclear cross-section, reactor design, uranium mining, waste disposal, and both beneficial and harmful biological effects of radiation.
Prerequisite(s): 3 units from Energy Science 317, Physics 449, or Chemistry 371; or Engineering Energy and Environment 355 and admission to the Schulich School of Engineering.
Also known as: (formerly Science 421)
Prerequisite(s): 3 units from Energy Science 317, Physics 449, or Chemistry 371; or Engineering Energy and Environment 355 and admission to the Schulich School of Engineering.
Also known as: (formerly Science 421)
Course Attributes
Fee Rate Group(Domestic) - A, Fee Rate Group(International) -A, GFC Hours (3-2T)
Courses may consist of a Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, and/or Seminar. Students will be required to register in each component that is required for the course as indicated in the schedule of classes. Practicums, internships or other experiential learning modalities are typically indicated as a Lab component.
Component
LEC
Component
TUT
Units
3
Repeat for Credit
No
Subject code
ESCI
Understanding Course Information
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