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NP 605 - Thermal Modeling and Testing of RAM Packages

(1 unit)
International and U.S.-domestic requirements related to thermal modeling and testing of RAM (radioactive material) packages. Primarily offered at Sandia National Laboratory in New Mexico. May occasionally be offered at the University of Nevada, Reno campus. Students are responsible for all national laboratory fees and expenses associated with the course location.

Maximum units a student may earn: 1

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing. Recommended Preparation: Basic knowledge of nuclear physics, regulatory requirements for radioactive materials packaging, and knowledge of radioactive material package design and testing.  

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 1
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
2. review thermal test and analyses and determine their validity.
3. properly request thermal test and analyses.


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