NE101: Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering

🌟 Welcome to NE101: Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering! 🎓

Hey there, future nuclear engineers! My name is William Murray, and I'm thrilled to guide you through the fascinating world of Nuclear Engineering in Nuclear Engineering 101. If you're as curious as I was about nuclear fission, fusion, and their applications in medicine and energy, then this is the perfect course for you!

🔫 The Journey Begins... 🔫 After my own journey through NC State University, where I racked up a hefty student debt of about $86,000, I realized that not everyone has the means or the time to pursue higher education in this field. That's why I've distilled my first year of nuclear studies into this comprehensive online course, using the same textbook, "Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering" by Shultis and Faw.

🚀 What You'll Explore: 🚀

• 🌀 Nuclear Fission: Understand the basics of fission power plants, waste management, and the role of reactor types in our energy landscape.
• 🌠 Nuclear Fusion: Dive into the science behind the stars and how companies are racing to make fusion energy a reality without the harmful byproducts of fission.
• ⚛️ Nuclear Medicine: Learn about the critical role nuclear technology plays in diagnostics and treatments in medicine, including the production of medical isotopes and the use of radiation therapy.

📚 Course Logistics: 📚 This course is designed to be equivalent to a one-semester engineering course at the university level for STEM students. You'll need a solid foundation in university-level physics (Mechanics and Electromagnetism) and calculus, particularly derivatives, integrals, and differential equations. For those tackling homework problems involving programming, it's crucial to have completed a course like "Python for Nuclear Science and Engineering" or equivalent.

📈 Interactive Learning: 📈 This course is structured to cover approximately 12 of 14 chapters from Shultis and Faw over 12 weeks, with one chapter per week. You'll tackle selected problems as homework, and we strongly encourage active participation in the Nuclear Learning Community for collaborative problem-solving and discussions.

🧑‍🏫 Your Instructor: 🧑‍🏫 I'm not just a lecturer; I'm an enthusiast and a learner alongside you. While no organizations featured in this series have endorsed this content, my aim is to share my passion for nuclear science and engineering with you.

🎉 Enroll Now! 🎉 Join us on this enlightening journey into the heart of atoms and energy. Whether you dream of powering cities or curing diseases, nuclear science and engineering holds the key to a brighter future. Let's unlock it together!

Enroll in NE101: Fundamentals of Nuclear Science and Engineering today and transform your understanding of the universe at the smallest scale! 🌈✨