ERIC Number: ED192095
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1980-Feb
Pages: 289
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Nuclear Technology Series. Course 12: Reactor Physics.
Center for Occupational Research and Development, Inc., Waco, TX.; Technical Education Research Center, Waco, TX.
This technical specialty course is one of thirty-five courses designed for use by two-year postsecondary institutions in five nuclear technician curriculum areas: (1) radiation protection technician, (2) nuclear instrumentation and control technician, (3) nuclear materials processing technician, (4) nuclear quality-assurance/quality-control technician, and (5) nuclear reactor (plant) operator trainee. This course, Reactor Physics, contains eight modules: Neutron Physics; Cross Sections and Reactions; Fission Rate and Reactor Power; Time Independent Nuclear Theory; Time Dependent Nuclear Theory; Reactivity: Fuel Moderator and Control Systems; Internal Effects on Reactivity; and Reactor Operating Characteristics. Each module follows a typical format including the following sections: introduction, module prerequisites, objectives, subject matter, exercises, materials, procedures, data tables, reference materials, and tests. (A master index and suggested program planning guide are also available--see CE 026 856 and CE 026 639-643.) (LRA)
Descriptors: Atomic Theory, Learning Activities, Learning Modules, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Physics, Postsecondary Education, Quality Control, Technical Education, Technical Occupations
Center for Occupational Research and Development, 4800 Lakewood Dr., Suite 5, Waco, TX 76710 (Modules are available individually or by course; write for prices)
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Learner; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Education (DHEW), Washington, DC.
Authoring Institution: Center for Occupational Research and Development, Inc., Waco, TX.; Technical Education Research Center, Waco, TX.
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