Nuclear Engineering: Science, Systems and Society
22.011 · Nuclear Science and Engineering · Undergraduate · Spring 2020
Dr. Marina Dang, Prof. Michael Short, Prof. Anne E. White
In this exploratory seminar, first-year undergraduate students learn the basic physics of nuclear energy and radiation, and learn to communicate their knowledge and perspective by writing a traditional Op-Ed piece. The technical content emphasizes the unique attributes and challenges of nuclear energy as a low-carbon solution as well as the peaceful applications of ionizing radiation to help humankind. The open-ended writing project combines personal creativity and technical knowledge to share …
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Dr. Marina Dang, Prof. Michael Short, Prof. Anne E. White. 22.011 Nuclear Engineering: Science, Systems and Society. Spring 2020. Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT OpenCourseWare, https://ocw.mit.edu. License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
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