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NucE 428 Radioactive Waste Control
Course
Description
This course provides an introduction to the technical issues regarding
the disposal of high-level and low-level radioactive waste, as a basis for
understanding and discussing the environmental and societal impact of the
problem. The topics covered range from a basic introduction to the nuclear
fuel cycle, a historical perspective on radioactive waste, and basics of
biological effects of ionizing radiation, to the alternatives considered for
waste disposal, with emphasis on geologic disposal.
For more details
see the Course Syllabus.
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Current Course Offering Schedule via C&DE
Semester: Spring 2010
Day and
Time: Tuesday and Thursday; 9:45 - 11:00 am
Location: 327 Sackett Building
Start
Date: January 11, 2010
End
Date: May 7, 2010
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Resident
students are required to attend the live lectures in Room 327
Sackett Building. |
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Distance
students can receive the class lectures via:
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Interactive
live video conferencing |
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Live streaming
audio/video |
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On-Demand
streaming audio/video |
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Course Instructor:
Dr. Arthur T.
Motta
Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering
Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
227 Reber Building
Penn State University, University Park, PA, 16802
phone: 814-865-0036
fax: 814-865-1280
http://www.mne.psu.edu/motta/
email: atm2@psu.edu
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Course Textbook for reference
| “Understanding Radioactive Waste”, R. L. Murray, Third Edition,
Battelle Press, 1989 |
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The enrollment process is:
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Contact the the Office of Continuing and Distance Education for
admission into the course at 814-865-7643.
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Complete and submit the Registration Form via mail,
fax, or in person. See the Registration Page.
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Important Dates for
Current Offering
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First day of instruction |
January 11, 2010 |
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End of course |
May 7, 2010 |
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