Nuclear Energy 26-27 S1

The NUCLEAR ENERGY course aims to provide students with knowledge on:

• Nuclear energy as an efficient and low-carbon energy source.
• The fundamental physical principles underlying nuclear reactor operation.
• The relationship between nuclear physics concepts and practical reactor technologies and operation.
• Currently available reactor technologies used in nuclear power generation.
• The key safety aspects associated with nuclear power plants.
• The nuclear fuel cycle, including fuel production, utilization, and management.
• The principles and challenges of radioactive waste management.

The programme of the course is divided into units:

1. Fundamentals of nuclear physics and neutron interactions
2. Fundamentals of reactor physics
3. Nuclear reactor technologies and operation
4. Nuclear safety, fuel cycle and radioactive waste managemen

For a detailed description of the course, please refer to the course study guide above (it will open in a new tab).

Timetable:

Each Friday starting from 9th October from 9:45 – 11:15.
Precise schedule will be decided upon kick-off meeting with qualified students.

• EUNICE bachelor’s, master’s student: enrolled as a student in one of the universities of EUNICE European University consortium (check the partner universities here).
• Be open to participate in discussions.
• Basic knowledge of physics, thermodynamics, and fundamentals of energy systems.
• English B2.

Study Level: Bachelor, Master

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

• BTU students: a Learning Agreement must be completed in advance in coordination with your departmental advisor. Please contact your examination office and study programme coordinator in good time once you are accepted for the courses you would like to attend. For any other questions you can contact: eunice@b-tu.de
• UPHF students: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• UoP students: questions about enrolment and recognition can be answered by your Director of Studies or ECTS Coordinator, or you can contact eunice@go.uop.gr

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition? Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.