Prerequisite concurrent enrollment in 205. Emphasis is on the environmental impact of nuclear power. Radiation, radioactivity, and the operating principles of nuclear reactors are covered in detail. Additional topics include the historical development of nuclear power and analysis of reactor accidents. Newtonian mechanics, involving selected topics in particle and rigid dynamics.
Vector calculus is used.
Problem applications are stressed. A continuation of 310. This course will culminate in the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods of mechanics. Provides a basic understanding of electronic devices and circuits. The laboratory includes electrical measurements and experiments involving basic electronic circuits.