Nuclear Technology minor

2025-2026 - UG - Major Program Modification (Create New Calendar Entry)

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(A) Proposal summary
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  • STEP 1 - Complete the proposal summary information
  • Home faculty*
    Choose your faculty from the list of available options.
  • Content type*
    Choose program, unless you are certain the content you are creating should be a shared core. Contact ciqe@ontariotechu.ca if you require assistance.
  • Major Program Modification type*
  • Summary of proposed changes*

    Development of a Minor in Nuclear Technology

    • Creation of a 6 course minor in nuclear technology open to students in Engineering and Science programs
    • Minor will consist of 2 mandatory courses, specifically: NUCL 2240U Nuclear Engineering Fundamentals, NUCL 4640U Nuclear Plant Operations
    • Minor will consist of 4 elective courses
    Provide a brief point by point summary of the changes included in this proposal.
  • Is there a change to total credit hours in the program?*
  • Is a new course associated with this proposal?*
    Select 'yes' only if you are adding a brand new course to the calendar copy in this proposal.

  • If applicable, list new course codes, course titles and include hyperlinks to course proposals in Curriculog in the 'new courses' field below. To hyperlink, open a new window and search for the new course proposal in Curriculog. Copy the url from your web browser, return to this form and select the hyper link icon. Paste the url into the url field and save.

  • New courses

    NUCL4500U BWR Design and Construction

     https://uoit.curriculog.com/proposal:3714/form

  • Are you creating a new minor that is not associated with a standalone major?*
  • If you answered yes to the above question, please describe in detail the capacity available to deliver the minor.
  • Calendar start date*
    Choose when the change should first appear in the academic calendar (e.g., Fall 2021).
  • Registration start date*
    Specify the first active term (e.g., Fall 2021).
  • STEP 2 - Attach supporting documents, if applicable

  • Visit the files section of the toolbox on the right-hand side of the form to attach any supporting documentation.

  • Are you attaching any supporting documents*
(B) Program component information and calendar copy
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  • STEP 3 - Complete Section B
  • Title of new program component*
    Nuclear Technology minor
    Nuclear Technology minor
    This will be the title of the program or shared core in the calendar.
  • Program type*
    Select the corresponding program type from the list of options. If you feel an option is missing, please contact ciqe@ontariotechu.ca.
  • Degree type*
    Select the corresponding degree type from the list of options. If you feel an option is missing, please contact ciqe@ontariotechu.ca.
  • Description of new program component*

    This minor is designed for our university undergraduates who may want to increase their knowledge in nuclear technology to better position them in the Ontario nuclear industry job market, specifically in the nuclear power sector.


    With the development of new reactor technologies, SMRs, large scale reactors, and new applications of nuclear technology, there is an increase in demand for all types of scientists and engineers to work in the nuclear sector. To advance their skill set, the minor will provide fundamentals related to operations, safety, and the environment that are required for a successful career in the nuclear sector.


    Topics covered in this minor include nuclear professionalism, nuclear design, nuclear safety, environmental assessments, power production and instrumentation.

    The description of the new program component will be included in the Academic Calendar.
  • Admission requirements*

    Admission requirements
    Students can enter the minor in Nuclear Technology after first year as long as they have a cumulative GPA ≥ 2.3 and are enrolled in a science or engineering major.

    An outline of the requirements for admission to the new program component, including additional requirements or procedures, and recognition of prior learning experience.
  • Program map*
    Use this section to build a program map for the academic calendar that shows courses and/or research components offered each academic year.
  • Program structure*

    From the initial course, NUCL 2240U, students are informed of the importance of nuclear professionalism and the expectations regarding ethical conduct in the nuclear sector. This is achieved in part by case studies. Following the seminal course, case studies, and collaborative projects are used. Specifically ESNS 4660U, NUCL 4680U and NUCL 4700U use collaborative projects. The addition of non-nuclear students into these courses will create a multi-disciplinary environment that is expected to enhance the learning experience. Experimental laboratories are part of NUCL 3740U.

    Students in the minor will also be invited to nuclear related field trips to industry and the opportunity to participate in guest lectures from the nuclear industry.

    Describe any experiential or other applied learning opportunities that are part of the new program component.
  • Program learning outcomes*

    The minor is intended to augment the degree level expectations of a major program. The minor program is designed to provide the following additions to the degree level expectations. The students shall be able to

    1. Explain nuclear technology specific knowledge important to design, operations, safety and the environment.
    2. Conduct activities in a professional manner consistent with the expectations of the nuclear industry.
    3. Communicate in a collaborative manner ideas and constructive criticism
    If you do not have a recent version of your programs learning outcomes and alignment with the Degree Level Expectations, or would like to make a modification to them, please contact ciqe@ontariotechu.ca.

  • If you do not have a recent version of your programs learning outcomes and alignment with the Degree Level Expectations, or would like to make a modification to them, please contact ciqe@ontariotechu.ca.

(C) Detailed proposal information
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  • STEP 4 - Complete Section C
  • Introduction
  • Brief background on existing program*

    Minor does not exist but is drawn from existing courses in the Nuclear Engineering program.

  • Rationale for the new component*

    Benefits to Nuclear Engineering students: While the nuclear technology minor is not intended for the nuclear engineering students, they will benefit from collaboration with other disciplines of engineers. The nuclear industry performs almost all work in a team environment and it is expected that duties will be shared amongst all types of engineers, scientists, management, trades, and other disciplines.

    Benefits to students taking the Minor in Nuclear Technology: The main benefit is an appreciation of the challenge of working in the nuclear sector. Due to the regulatory environment, the industry tends to operate at a different pace and a different style than other disciplines. Having insight into how the industry works will inform the students in their career choices. The second key benefit for the students is the development of essential core skills (including soft skills) necessary to work in the industry. Normal training periods are 2 years. The minor should be able to reduce that training period and should make students with the minor more attractive to employers.

    How will this change enhance the program and/or opportunities for students and graduates?
  • Fit with the mission, mandate, strategic plans of the University and broader array of program offerings*

    Nuclear Engineering is a key part of the University plans to provide relevant education to the energy sector. The addition of a minor in Nuclear Technology provides another opportunity to fit other existing programs into the partnering relationship between Ontario Tech U and the Nuclear Sector.

    The minor will strengthen student loads in the courses to optimize our output for the sector. It also has the potential to improve inter-disciplinary collaboration in this area.

    Description of how the proposed modifications fit into the broader array of program offerings, particularly those areas of teaching and research strengths, and complementary areas of study.
  • Resource requirements
  • Faculty members*

    The courses are taught by the existing faculty members in the Dept. of Energy and Nuclear Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. Additional new hires are not expected. Key Faculty involved are:
    Dr. G. Harvel, Prof. J. Froats, Dr. L. Lu, Dr. M. Kaye, Dr. H. Gaber, Dr. E. Waller, Dr. R. Machrafi, Dr. B. Ikeda, Dr. I. Pioro, and Dr. F. Genco

    List of core faculty associated with the program, including appointment status, home unit, areas of teaching and research interests, and any new faculty requirements and gaps they would be expected to fill.
  • Additional academic and non-academic human resources*

    The laboratories are already supported through the main program and the FEAS technicians associated with those labs.

    Details of any administrative requirements, including support staff, adjunct and part-time faculty, supervision of experiential learning opportunities, and any other additional academic and non-academic human resources.
  • Physical resource requirements*

    Assuming that class sizes do not go beyond the need for additional delivery, then no additional physical resource is required.

    Details of any physical resource requirements, including library holdings, information technology support and student services, special equipment, and space requirements (classrooms, laboratory, graduate student work/study space, other).
  • Business plan
  • Statement of funding requirements*

    No additional funding requirements expected.

    A summary statement of the funding required to support the modification, including projected enrolments, start-up and continuing costs, if applicable.
  • Statement of resource/funding availability*

    NA

    Statements attesting to the adequacy of resources to support the modification from Deans who may have faculty members involved in or are contributing resources, the Registrar or the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Chief Librarian and the Provost.
  • Transition and communication plan
  • Transition plan for both new and current students*

    The Minor in Nuclear Technology is planned for Fall 2025 start. Note that students already in existing 1st and 2nd year programs could take the program immediately. Advertisement could begin in the Winter of 2025 assuming approval is obtained.

    Semester (e.g., Fall 2025) 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. Please remember to consider off-map students.
  • Communication plan for both new and current students*

    NA

    Please explain how the current students will be made aware of this change (e.g., Who will be responsible for notifying students? How? Is Academic Advising aware?). Please remember to consider off-map students.
  • Converting to online options
  • Does this proposal contain any intended conversion of progam components to online options? If yes, please complete the remaining items below.*
  • Adequacy of technological platform

    NA

    Describe the adequacy of the technological platform to be used for online delivery.
  • Maintenance of and/or changes to the quality of education

    All courses are currently covered by our existing QA programs run through CIQE and via CEAB accreditation. The FEAS continuous improvement process and the 7 year periodic review cycle will be able to maintain the quality of the education in the minor.

    Describe how the quality of education will be maintained and/or changes when moving to online delivery.
  • Maintenance of and/or changes to program objectives

    The Minor in Nuclear Technology will be maintained by the Nuclear Engineering Program Curriculum Committee as the courses are also in that program.

    Describe how the current program objectives will be maintained and/or changed when moving to online delivery.
  • Maintenance of and/or changes to program-level learning outcomes

    The Minor in Nuclear Technology will be maintained by the Nuclear Engineering Program Curriculum Committee as the courses are also in that program.

    Describe how the current program-level outcomes will be maintained an/or changed when moving to online delivery.
  • Sufficiency of support services and training for teaching staff

    NA

    Describe the support services and training for teaching staff that will be made available when moving to online delivery.
  • Sufficiency and type of support for students in the new learning environment

    NA

    Describe the sufficiency and type of supports that will be available to students when moving to online delivery.
  • Other
  • Additional supporting information, if applicable
    Describe any additional information needed to support the proposal.
(D) Impact and consultation
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  • STEP 5 - Complete Section D

  • Consultation is central to governance at Ontario Tech. Faculties are required to consult with all areas impacted by this change, and the home faculty dean is responsible for all consultation decisions in this section of the form. Note that any false statements related to consultation may require re-submission of proposals.

  • Faculty Consultation
  • Will this change impact any other faculties? Some examples may include, but are not limited to, the scenarios listed below.*

  • Examples:

    • A course from another faculty is being added or removed from the program map.
    • Changes to joint and/or service programs (e.g., 'and Management' programs, targeted minors).
    • Changes to year of offering for courses from another faculty (e.g., moving a course from Year 1 to Year 2).

    Additional examples can be found in the Resources section of the CIQE website.

  • If you answered yes to the question above, please explain and outline the consultation process in detail. Attach relevant documents (emails, Faculty Council minutes, etc.) or include links to corresponding documents. *

    NA

  • Student Consultation
  • How have current or prospective students been consulted about this change? (e.g., informal conversations, attendance at meetings, survey, indirectly through academic advising). Please provide details below. *

    Informal consultation with current students and feedback received at recruitment events has indicated an interest for this program.

  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
  • What considerations have been made for equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization?*

    The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) is fully committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), including in all of its courses.  For students who have accommodation needs, existing Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
    support will be available to students who require specific accommodations.

  • For more information and guidance on incorporating equity, diversity and inclusion principles in curricula, please visit the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging resource section of the CIQE website.

  • Indigenous Content and Consultation
  • Does this change include any Indigenous content?*

  • For more information on how Indigenous content is defined at Ontario Tech University and how to consult with the Indigenous Education Advisory Circle, please refer to the Protocol for Consultation with the Indigenous Education Advisory Circle.

  • 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? Please attach or provide links to documents that outline the consultation process and advice given.
  • Did the IEAC ask you to return the proposal to them for review?
    If Yes, have they completed their review?
  • Other Consultation
  • Have you consulted with the Office of the Registrar, Student Life, the Library and/or any other areas on campus that may be impacted? *
  • If yes, please explain and outline the consultation process in detail.*

    NA

  • Does this change involve co-op?*
  • If yes, please acknowledge that you have consulted with Lindsay Coolidge, Director, External Relations and Partnerships by checking the box below.
(E) Routing
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  • STEP 6 - Enter routing information

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    Please note that changes to joint or collaborative programs do require approval at Faculty Council of each faculty involved in the program. You do not need to include other faculties in the routing, however, consultation with other faculties should be noted and any required approval by other Faculty Councils (and date of approval) should be noted in the comments section as approval is logged on the home Faculty Council step.

  • Should this proposal be routed to the Program Approval step prior to Curriculum Committee?*
    If your curriculum committee is organized by program, or if program-level approval prior to curriculum committee is not required, select 'no'.
  • Faculty or program-level group*
    Choose your faculty or program-level group from the list of options. If your faculty has program-level committees, choose the corresponding program group from the list. Otherwise, choose the home faculty. You may choose more than one option, but please note that your proposal will go to the committees of all options selected. The proposal will not move on to the next step until all faculties have approved at their respective committees. Note: If you are making a change for a Bachelor of Engineering program in FESNS, you must select both the Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science, and the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science from the list of options.
  • Is this change for a Bachelor of Engineering program or program which requires Engineering Curriculum Committee approval?*
  • Are there departments associated with your faculty?*
  • Is this change for the Sustainability Studies program?*
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