Nuclear Power Technology (Operations)
New enrollments into this program are restricted as of Summer 2025. Please contact an academic advisor about alternative options.
Associate in Applied Science
Checklist
- View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
- Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
- Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met.
Summary
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Program | 52 | |
| General Education | 15 | |
| Digital Literacy | ||
| Total Credits | 67 | |
Degree Plan
Prescribed Program
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUPT 101 | Overview of Nuclear Energy | 2 |
| NUPT 103 | Nuclear Mathematical Fundamentals | 3 |
| NUPT 105 | Classical Physics | 4 |
| NUPT 107 | Engineering Drawings, Diagrams and Schematics | 3 |
| NUPT 113 | Mechanical Science | 3 |
| NUPT 215 | Nuclear Plant Chemistry | 3 |
| NUPT 109 | Electrical Science | 4 |
| NUPT 213 | Nuclear Physics | 3 |
| NUPT 217 | Heat Transfer, Fluid Flow and Thermodynamics | 4 |
| NUPT 111 | Instrumentation and Control | 4 |
| NUPT 221 | Science of Radiological Protection | 3 |
| NUPT 219 | Material Science | 3 |
| NUPT 220 | Reactor Theory | 2 |
| NUPT 225 | Nuclear Plant System Component Design and Function | 4 |
| NUPT 223 | Reactor Safety Design | 3 |
| NUPT 227 | Conduct of Facility Operations | 4 |
| Total Credits | 52 | |
General Education
Written or Oral Communications
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking | ||
| College Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Professional Writing | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6 | |
Arts & Humanities/Social & Behavioral Sciences
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following recommended courses: | 3 | |
| United States to 1877 | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 3 | |
Business, Math, Science, & Technology (Two Areas of Study)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following recommended courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Computers 1 | ||
| Principles of Information Security 1 | ||
| Select one of the following recommended courses: | 3 | |
| Applied Algebra | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Total Credits | 15 | |
Digital Literacy
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Computers 1 | ||
| Principles of Information Security 1 | ||
BSC Approved Training Course | ||
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course | ||
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course | ||