Nuclear Engineering

2024-2025 - UG - Minor Program Adjustment

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(A) Proposal summary
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  • STEP 1 - Complete the proposal summary information
  • Home faculty*
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  • Summary of proposed changes*

    The proposed change is to replace the Math course MATH 2810U/MATH 2070U with ENGR 2100U. Math 2810U Advanced Engineering Mathematics and MATH 2070U Numerical Methods were both options in the program as they had different benefits in later courses. Both are pure math courses.

    ENGR 2100U Computational Engineering Applications contains similar math with applications towards engineering problems. This course also helps address the CEAB comment regarding adding Python to the nuclear engineering program.
    This change would apply to both the Nuclear Engineering and Nuclear Engineering and Management Programs.

    • Remove MATH 2810U: Advanced Engineering Mathematics/MATH 2070U Numerical Methods from Year 2, Semester 2, from the program map for Nuclear Engineering and its corresponding Engineering and Management program.
    • Add ENGR2100U: Computational Engineering Applications to Year 2, Semester 2 to the program map for Nuclear Engineering and its corresponding Engineering and Management program.

     

    This minor program adjustment consists of the following changes:  (already approved at EFC on November 30 and USC January 16)

    • Remove BUSI3700U: Strategic Management for Professionals from Year 4, Semester 1 from the program map for Nuclear Engineering and its corresponding Engineering and Management program
    • Add new Course NUCL2240U: Nuclear Engineering Fundamentals to Year 2, Semester 2 in the Nuclear Engineering program map and its corresponding Engineering and Management program
    • Move NUCL3820U: Nuclear Reactor Kinetics from Year 2, Semester 2 to Year 3, Semester 1 in the Nuclear Engineering program map and its corresponding Engineering and Management program
    • Remove RADI3570U: Environmental Effects of Radiation as a core course from Year 3, Semester 1, and add to the list of engineering electives for the Nuclear Engineering program and its corresponding Engineering and Management program.
    • Add an Engineering Elective to Year 3, Semester 2, in the Nuclear Engineering program map and its corresponding Engineering and Management program. Implementation is pending further review of 3rd and 4th year courses in the Nuclear program map.
    • Move NUCL4730U: Reactor Control from Year 3, Semester 2 to Year 4, Semester 1 in the Nuclear Engineering program map and its corresponding Engineering and Management program
    • Remove NUCL4810U: Nuclear Fuel Cycles as a core course from Year 4, Semester 2, and add to the list of engineering electives for the Nuclear Engineering program and its corresponding Engineering and Management program
    • Move ESNS4660U Risk Analysis Methods from Year 4, Semester 1 to Year 4, Semester 2 in the Nuclear Engineering program map and its corresponding Engineering and Management program
    • Note that in the case of the Engineering and Management program, this change removes a restriction that was placed on that program for Nuclear Engineering students. Nuclear Engineering students were forced to take BUSI 3710U Small Business Management to account for BUSI3700U being in the core program. This is no longer the case

    Program's overall credit hour requirement will reduce from 138 to 132.

    Include a brief summary of the changes included in this proposal. for pathways, please include details on the specific or unspecified transfer credits students will receive, if applicable).
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  • New courses

    NUCL - 2240U - Nuclear Engineering Fundamentals

  • Are you modifying a pathways (Bridge/Advanced Entry) program?*
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(B) Program information
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  • Program or shared core name*
    Nuclear Engineering
    Nuclear Engineering
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  • Program learning outcomes

    No change to program learning outcomes

(C) Pathways programs
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  • Proposed transfer credit block
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(D) Detailed proposal information
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  • STEP 5 - Complete Section D
  • Enhanced academic opportunities*

    There are several impacts. First the students will gain a 3rd engineering elective increasing their choice. A planned exercise will connect related electives into themes appropriate for certain employment allowing for the students to increase their specialization in a chosen area.
    The relocation of courses will reduce the labs in the heaviest term of the program improving the workload and the moving of nuclear reactor kinetics to 3rd year will allow for completion of an additional math course that should improve competency.
    The core courses will remain as useful electives that students can take to assist in their specialization. Nuclear Fuel Cycles in particular can be adjusted in the future to be geared towards new changes in fuel technology now that it is no longer a core course. Adding ENGR 2100U will increase from 1 to 1.5 hours in tutorial and the addition of a 1.5 hour lab increases the experiential learning/practice time. This also adds 12 AU in the MATH category to the program.

    Description of the ways in which the proposed change will enhance the program and/or academic opportunities for students.
  • Financial/ resource implications*

    No impact

    Provide an analysis of the financial and resourcing implications.
  • Enrolment implications*

    The reduction in workload should result a better reputation. The industrial advisory committee is in support of the change which should help promote the program within the industry.

    Provide an analysis of the enrolment implications.
  • Transition plan*
    • Fall 2024 (starting Year 1) and future cohorts will follow new program map
    • Fall 2023 (starting Year 2) will follow new program map and take new course NUCL 2240U
    • Fall 2022 and eariler cohorts (starting Year 3 and Year 4) will follow existing program map with the exception of BUSI 3700U
    Semester (e.g., Fall 2020) for the implementation of the proposed changes; include a plan for all current students in the program, by year level. If this change impacts students that are not new and/or 1st year students as of the start date, then a transition plan is required.
  • Additional supporting information, if applicable

    Accreditation Units:

    The addition of the new course and an engineering elective will have the same value and type of AUs. There is no impact.

    Graduate Attributes:

    The new course in Nuclear Engineering Fundamentals will have the following graduate attributes:

    • Design, Professionalism, Impacts, and Economics/Project Management

    The core courses moved to electives have graduate attributes that are in areas where we have excess quantity (e.g. KB)

    Continuous Improvement:

    Continuous Improvement Action 18 can be closed by this change as it addresses all remaining impacts of removing NUCL 1530U from the program.
    Adding the new course and specifically including project management elements will address continuous improvement concerns related to capstone.
    The change in the sequencing in the program map will reduce workloads related to labs in the fall of 3rd year and ensure the required math material is covered before taking nuclear reactor kinetics . This allows for improvements in workload balances addressing course dossier and continuous improvement comments. Some of the continuous improvement elements for NUCL 4625U can now be considered with the restructuring of 4th year.

    Describe any additional information needed to support the proposal.
  • Calendar start date*
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  • Registration start date*
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(E) Impact and consultation
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  • We have consulted with all impacted areas*
    By selecting 'yes', you agree that you have consulted with all affected areas prior to beginning this proposal. Select 'N/A' only if the change(s) do not involve students, staff and faculty from other programs or courses.
  • Consultation*

    Additional consultation with Department Council and Nuclear Curriculum Committee was completed with approval received.

    Process of consultation with other units if the change(s) involve(s) students, staff, and/or faculty from other programs or courses).
  • Are there any considerations for the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion or decolonization included with this program change?*
  • Please explain:*

    N/A

    Does the program contain concepts, materials or resources from scholars/professionals who are part of one or more historically marginalized groups? Are multiple perspectives represented in the program, such as those offered by those who are Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour and/or 2SLGBTQIA+? How has accessibility been considered? More specifically, have the needs of students with disabilities been integrated into the program design (e.g., the ways that students are asked to demonstrate their learning)? Will this program provide space to allow for the discussion of other viewpoints outside the “dominant, Western narrative”? Have the principles of Universal Design been considered?
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  • Does this change include any Indigenous content?*

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  • Has the IEAC been contacted?
  • If Yes, when?
  • What was the advice you received from the IEAC? And, how has it been included in your proposal?
  • Did the IEAC ask you to return the proposal to them for review?
    If Yes, have they completed their review?
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  • Is this change for a Bachelor of Engineering program or program which requires Engineering Curriculum Committee approval?*
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