MAE 120Introduction to Nuclear Energy
4 units · MAE · UC San Diego
Overview of basic fission and fusion processes. Elementary fission reactor physics and engineering; environmental and waste disposal issues. Survey of fusion technology issues and perspectives. May not receive credit for both MAE 118C and MAE 120.
Before you enrollPrerequisites
From the catalog: “MAE 101A or CENG 101A, or consent of instructor.”
Where it fitsWhere it sits in degree plans
One of the options in (1)
- Mechanical Engineering with a Specialization in Renewable Energy and Environmental Flows (B.S.)