Expert faculty mentors will guide you in applying nuclear science and engineering to tackle real-world problems. And by understanding both the incredible benefits and complex challenges of nuclear technology, you’ll be prepared to make a meaningful impact.
The Undergraduate Minor in Nuclear Engineering is satisfied by completing 18 credit hours from the required and supporting courses shown below, depending on the major discipline. At least one-half of the credits must be earned at the University of Rhode Island. The best semester to start the NUE minor is the fall of your junior year. You may also start the fall of your sophomore year if you have the prerequisites for the courses. You will need to complete the Nuclear Engineering Minor (NUE) Form and have it signed by the program director, Dr. Nassersharif. You should also consult with Dr. Nassersharif to advise and plan your class schedules.
The course requirements for the Undergraduate Nuclear Engineering Minor are as follows.
Required Courses (18 credits)
MCE majors:
- MCE/CHE/NUE 471
- MCE/CHE/NUE 472
- MCE/CHE/NUE 473
- MCE/CHE/NUE 474 or MCE/CHE 476
- MCE 401 (nuclear capstone projects)
- MCE 402 (nuclear capstone projects)
All other engineering majors:
- MCE/CHE/NUE 471
- MCE/CHE/NUE 472
- MCE/CHE/NUE 473
- MCE/CHE/NUE 474 or MCE/CHE 476
- NUE 391
- NUE 392
Requirements and Procedures
Prerequisites for prospective students: Enrolled at the University of Rhode Island as a matriculated student in the College of Engineering with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50.
Advising of students is done by the coordination of their respective advisors for their major and Dr. Nassersharif (MCE) for the Nuclear Engineering Minor. The power of the atom awaits – enroll in URI Nuclear Engineering Minor today!
Program Coordinator
Dr. Bahram Nassersharif, Distinguished University Professor
Director, Nuclear Engineering Program
Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Systems Engineering
University of Rhode Island
Fascitelli 206
2 East Alumni Avenue
Kingston, RI 02881
401.874.9335 (phone)
E-mail: bn@uri.edu