NE 201Introduction to Nuclear Engineering2
Advanced Communication Elective (p. )
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
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115 courses with the subject NE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
NE 202Radiation Sources, Interaction and4
Hours Detection
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 4
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 205Thermodynamics for Nuclear Engineering ()3
NE 205 provides a detailed progression of thermodynamic concepts that are essential elements of an undergraduate education in nuclear engineering. Topic areas include nuclear reactor systems and examples, laws of thermodynamics, examples of nuclear reactor coolants, power cycles of light water reactors and advanced nuclear reactors, and transport phenomena. NE 205 provides a foundation of thermodynamics applicable to nuclear reactor systems that will prepare students for advancing to required upper-division heat transfer and thermal-hydraulic systems courses. P: MA 242 and PY 208 Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 228Introduction To Fusion Energy ()3
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of fusion energy, plasma physics, and the technologies involved. The course compares the underlying nuclear physics concepts of fusion and fission reactors, atomic structure using the Bohr model, electron shells, and the processes of ionization and plasma generation. The properties of plasma and electromagnetic principles are then used to motivate plasma confinement concepts. The confinement approaches of magnetic confinement and inertial confinement fusion will be introduced. The second part of the course covers the critical technology for fusion energy, including vacuum and cryogenic systems, superconducting magnets, heating methods, tritium breeding and fuel cycle. P: MA 242 and PY 208 Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 235Nuclear Reactor Operations Training ()2
Principles of nuclear reactor operations. Lectures to cover basic nuclear engineering theory pertaining to fission reactor operations; laboratory sessions to provide hands on training with the PULSTAR nuclear reactor including facility pre-startup checks, approach to criticality, steady state operations, and measurement of various operating parameters. Qualified students may opt to enter training and study for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission exam to become federally licensed nuclear Reactor Operators. Does not count towards NE graduation requirements Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 290Introduction to3
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 291Introduction to1
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 301Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering ()3
Introductory course in nuclear engineering. Neutron physics, reactor operation, and reactor dynamics. Basic principles underlying the design and operation of nuclear systems, facilities and applications. NE 202 Typically offered in Fall only Graduate Catalog 1375
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MA 341 and (CSC 112 or CSC 113) and C- or better in
NE 309Introduction to Materials for Nuclear Energy ()3
This class is an introduction to fundamental concepts of materials science and engineering with an emphasis on materials for nuclear applications (e.g., materials used/under investigation for fission and fusion reactors, and defense technologies). Course materials will be presented in the context of structure-properties-processing-performance that is foundational to materials science and engineering needed for nuclear engineers. This course covers the following core topic areas: structure and bonding, thermodynamics, kinetics, mechanical properties, electronic and thermal properties. In addition, processing, testing, and characterization methods directly relevant to materials used in nuclear applications will be presented. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 350Applied Mathematics in Nuclear3
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 360Continuum Mechanics for Nuclear3
3 Engineers 3 NE 400 Heat Transfer in Nuclear Systems 4
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 400Heat Transfer in Nuclear Systems ()3
Introduction to the concepts and principles of heat generation and removal in reactor systems. Power cycles, reactor heat sources, analytic and numerical solutions to conduction problems in reactor components and fuel elements, heat transfer in reactor fuel bundles and heat t exchangers. Problem sets emphasize design principles. Credit will not be given for both NE 400 and NE 500. Typically offered in Spring only NE 401/NE 501 Reactor Analysis and Design (3 credit hours) Elements of nuclear reactor theory for reactor core design and operation. Includes one-group neutron transport and mutigroup diffusion models, analytical and numerical criticality search, and flux distribution and calculations for homogeneous and heterogeneous reactors, slowing down models, introduction to perturbation theory. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MA 341 and (NE 205 or MAE 201) MA 401 and C- or better in NE 301
NE 401Reactor Analysis and Design3
Engineering Technical Elective (p. 3) 3 s
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 402Fundamentals of Nuclear Thermal3
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 403Nuclear Reactor Laboratory ()2
Nuclear reactor laboratory. A laboratory course performed on the NCSU PULSTAR reactor. Topics include reactor startup and approach to critical. Neutron flux distributions. Reactivity balances. Control rod worth and power coefficients of reactivity. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- C- or better in NE 301 Co-requisite: NE 401
NE 404Radiation Safety and Shielding ()3
Radiation safety and environmental aspects of nuclear power generation. Radiation interaction, photon attenuation, shielding theory and design project, external and internal dose evaluation, reactor effluents and release of radioactivity into the environment, transportation and disposal of radioactive waste; and environmental impact of nuclear power plants. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 301 with a grade of C- or better or NE 419
NE 405Reactor Systems ()3
Nuclear power plant systems: design criteria, design parameters, and economics. Topics covered include: PWR, BWR, core design, primary loops, auxiliary and emergency systems; containment, reactor control and protection systems, accident and transient behaviors. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 401, NE 402
NE 406Nuclear Engineering Senior Design1
1 Preparation 15 NE Elective (p. 719) 3 Technical Elective (p. 719) 3 3 Hours 14 4 Spring Semester 4 NE 405 Reactor Systems 3 3 NE 408 Nuclear Engineering Design Project 3 Engineering Technical Elective (p. 719) 3 GEP Requirement (p. 82) 3 GEP Requirement (p. 82) 3 GEP Health and Exercise Studies (p. 94) 1
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 407Nuclear Thermal-Hydraulics Laboratory ()2
NE 407 is primarily a laboratory course performed in the nuclear engineering thermal-hydraulics laboratory and PULSTAR reactor. Together with a lecture session, this course will provide students with laboratory practice on various fluid flow and heat transfer phenomena seen in nuclear reactor systems and design. Topics include propagation of errors, heat balance of PULSTAR reactor, heat conduction, forced heat convection, condensation, flow regime mapping, critical heat flux, friction and form losses, and natural circulation in PULSTAR reactor. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 2
- Credits (max)
- 2
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 400 or MAE 310; Corequisite: NE 402
NE 408Nuclear Engineering Design Project3
Technical Elective (p. 2) 3 Total Hours 106 A grade of C or higher is required. A grade of C- or higher is required. Code Title Hours 16
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 409Nuclear Materials3
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 410Advanced Characterization of Nuclear Materials
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 412Nuclear Fuel Cycles ()3
Processing of nuclear fuel with descriptions of mining, milling, conversion, enrichment, fabrication, irradiation, reprocessing, and waste disposal. In-core and out-of-core nuclear fuel management design, including objectives, constraints, decisionsand methodologies. Nuclear power plant and fuel cycle economics. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 401
NE 414Plasma and Fusion Design Project ()3
NE 414 is the design project course intended for students enrolled in the Plasma Sciences and Fusion Energy Concentration. The students will select a project in this area under the supervision of a faculty member, and will collectively use engineering design principles, data analysis, risk analysis and economic analysis to optimally design an engineering system to required specifications. The students will develop a design plan and a schedule, and will communicate the findings in writing and through oral presentations. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 406
NE 415Radiological Engineering Design Project ()3
NE 415 is the design project course intended for students enrolled in the Radiological Engineering Concentration. The students will select a project in this area under the supervision of a faculty member, and will collectively use engineering design principles, data analysis, risk analysis and economic analysis to optimally design an engineering system to required specifications. The students will develop a design plan and a schedule, and will communicate the findings in writing and through oral presentations. Typically offered in Spring only Nuclear Engineering (NE) 3
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 406
NE 416Nuclear Materials Design Project ()3
NE 416 is the design project course intended for students enrolled in the Nuclear Fuels and Materials Concentration. The students will select a project in this area under the supervision of a faculty member, and will collectively use engineering design principles, data analysis, risk analysis and economic analysis to optimally design an engineering system to required specifications. The students will develop a design plan and a schedule, and will communicate the findings in writing and through oral presentations. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 406
NE 418Nuclear Power Plant Instrumentation ()3
Instrumentation and supporting systems required for control and protection of a nuclear power plant. Radiation measurement, process measurement, and reactor operating principles used to develop instrumentation requirements and characteristics. Requirements and implementations of instrumentation, control and protection systems for pressurized and boiling water reactors. Design and implementation issues include power supplies, signal transmission, redundancy and diversity, response time, and reliability. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- ECE 221 or ECE 331
NE 419Introduction to Nuclear Energy ()3
The course NE 419 is an introduction to the concepts, systems, and applications of nuclear energy. The first half of the course focuses on fundamental nuclear physics and nuclear energetics, while the second half focuses on nuclear energy processes, nuclear reactors, and nuclear technology. The course topics include fundamental concepts of nuclear physics and nuclear models, nuclear energetics and nuclear reactions, radiation interaction with matter, radiation detection and radiation doses, nuclear reactors and applications of nuclear technology. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MA 241 and PY 205 (or equivalent)
NE 428Introduction to Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy (3
hours) Concepts in plasma physics, basics of thermonuclear reactions; charged particle collisions, single particle motions and drifts, radiation from plasmas and plasma waves, fluid theory of plasmas, formation and heating of plasmas, plasma confinement, fusion devices and other plasma applications. Typically offered in Fall only NE 431/NE 531 Nuclear Waste Management (3 credit hours) Scientific and engineering aspects of nuclear waste management. Management of spent fuel, high-level waste, uranium mill tailings, low- level waste and decommissioning wastes. Fundamental processes for the evaluation of waste management systems with emphasis on the safety assessment of waste disposal facilities to include nuclear criticality safety, free release and transportation. There is also a required research project for the graduate version of the course. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate even years
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 208 and MA 341 MA 341 and PY208 (or any equivalent)
NE 431Nuclear Waste Management3
urs
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 432Advanced Reactor Theory and Concepts
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 433Nuclear Fuel Performance
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 442Biomedical Applications of Plasma ()3
Concepts of plasma sources for medical and agricultural applications of plasma are introduced together with a general introduction to atmospheric pressure plasmas. Plasma components and their mode of action are discussed and the impact of plasma on eukaryotic cells is explored. Safety aspects, in particular with respect to medical plasma applications, are discussed. Applications ranging from plasma-assisted wound healing to plasma oncology and plasma agriculture are introduced together with brief introductions to each application. Typically offered in Fall only NE 460/NE 560 Probabilistic Risk Assessment and Management of Nuclear Systems (3 credit hours) This course introduces principles of probabilistic risk assessment and management of complex engineering systems, with a particular focus on nuclear power applications. Fundamental safety and risk concepts, accidents and risk management, a review of major probabilistic risk assessment studies, hazard analysis, qualitative and quantitative systems analysis, human and software reliability, uncertainty quantification, and risk-informed and performance-based design and licensing of advanced nuclear reactors under development. Risk and safety principles are emphasized in homework and in-class problems. Course project is required. Typically offered in Fall only NE 470/NE 570 Monte Carlo Methods for Radiation Transport (3 credit hours) This course provides a detailed discussion over the fundamental concepts associated with the Monte Carlo (MC) method for particle/ radiation transport. Students will be able to learn the fundamental and advanced topics on the application of MC to solve radiation transport problems in nuclear engineering. Applications of generalized MC techniques using the MCNP code to solve neutron, photon, and electron radiation transport problems typically encountered in reactor physics, shielding, criticality safety, and radiation dosimetry will be addressed. The students will also learn how to use the MCNP code to solve these d problems. Students will improve their programming skills for Monte Carlo particle transport and statistical analysis. Therefore, a basic understanding of nuclear reactor physics is highly recommended. Also, students in this class are expected to have some undergraduate-level background in Probability and Statistics. Also, programming experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB) is highly recommended. Typically offered in Fall only NE 490/NE 590 Health Physics and Radiological Emergency Response (3 credit hours) This is an advanced health physics course encompassing internal and external radiological dosimetry along with control of radiation fields including airborne radioactivity. Students will learn basic interactions and response functions, biological effects as well as natural and manmade sources allowing emphasis on the final coverage of nuclear emergency response. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- PY 208 MA 341 and PY 208 (or equivalent)
NE 460Probabilistic Risk Assessment and Management of
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 470Monte Carlo Methods for Radiation Transport
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 486Materials Microstructure Modeling
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 490Health Physics and Radiological Emergency3
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 491Special Topics in Nuclear Engineering ()1-4
Detailed coverage of special topics.
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 4
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 500Nuclear Reactor Energy Conversion
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 501Reactor Analysis and Design
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 502Reactor Engineering ()3
Thermal-hydraulic design and analysis of nuclear systems. Single and two-phase flow, boiling heat transfer, modeling of fluid systems. Design constraints imposed by thermal-hydraulic considerations are discussed. Credit will not be given for bothNE 402 and NE 502. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MAE 308
NE 504Radiation Safety and Shielding ()3
A basic course in radiation safety and environmental aspects of nuclear power generation. Topics include radiation interaction, photon attenuation, shielding, internal and external dose evaluation, reactor effluents and release of radioactivity into the environment, transportation and disposal of radioactive waste; and environmental impact of nuclear power plants. Term-long project. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 401 or NE 520
NE 505Reactor Systems
NE(MSE) 509 Nuclear Materials
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 509Nuclear Materials3
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 511Nuclear Physics for Engineers
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 512Nuclear Fuel Cycles
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 520Radiation and Reactor Fundamentals
NE(PY) 528 Introduction to Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 521Principles of Radiation Measurement ()3
Radiation detection measurement methods employed in nuclear engineering. Topics include: physics of nuclear decay and nuclear reactions, interaction of charged particles, photons, and neutrons with matter, fundamental properties of radiation measurement systems, statistical analysis of radiation measurements, common radiation detectors (gas-filled detectors, scintillators, and semiconductor detectors) data acquisition and processing methods, and radiation measurement applications. permission Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Graduate standing in Nuclear Engineering or instructor
NE 522Principles of Nuclear Reactor Engineering ()3
Graduate level course designed as an intensive course introducing nuclear reactor engineering principles to graduate students with non- nuclear engineering background or returning students. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Graduate Standing
NE 523Computational Transport Theory ()3
Derivation of the nonlinear Boltzmann equation for a rarefied gas and linearization to the equation of transport of neutral particles. Deterministic methods for solving the neutron transport equation: Multigroup energy discretization; Discrete Ordinates angular discretization; various spatial discretization methods. Convergence of numerical solutions with discretization refinement. Iterative solution algorithms: inner, outer, and power iterations. Spectral analysis of inner iterations convergence and acceleration. Selection of advanced topics.
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 528Introduction to Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy3
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 529Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy II3
GEP Requirement (p. 82)
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 530Nuclear Waste Management
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 531Nuclear Waste Management
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 533Nuclear Fuel Performance3
3 NE 550 Introduction to Atomistic Simulations 3 3 First Year Fall Semester Hours 3 CH 101 Chemistry - A Molecular Science 3 3 CH 102 General Chemistry Laboratory 1 15 E 101 Introduction to Engineering & Problem 1
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 541Nuclear Nonproliferation Technology and Policy (3
hours) Technology and policy challenges and solutions to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. Topics include: issues of nuclear proliferation inherent to civilian nuclear power development; technologies, processes, and policies for safeguarding nuclear materials and technology; integrating the preceding subjects to strengthen the global nuclear nonproliferation regime. Graduate standing in Nuclear Engineering or instructor consent. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 542Biomedical Applications of Plasma ()3
Concepts of plasma sources for medical and agricultural applications of plasma are introduced together with a general introduction to atmospheric pressure plasmas. Plasma components and their mode of action are discussed and the impact of plasma on eukaryotic cells is explored. Safety aspects, in particular with respect to medical plasma applications, are discussed. Applications ranging from plasma-assisted wound healing to plasma oncology and plasma agriculture are introduced together with brief introductions to each application. R: Graduate Standing Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 550Introduction to Atomistic Simulations ()3
NE 550 is an introductory course on molecular dynamics simulations. The course covers the principles of classical and statistical mechanics that underpin the simulation methods. Emphasis is placed on writing computer programs for determining thermodynamic, structural and transport properties of different types of materials. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 551Mathematical and Computational Methods in Nuclear
Engineering (3 credit hours) Learn the theoretical foundation of mathematical methods that are applied broadly in nuclear engineering and construct algorithms to implement the resulting formalisms on digital computers. Practice the design of computer programs in low-level languages (exclusively Fortran or C++) and their implementation, verification, and testing. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MA 401 or equivalent
NE 555Advanced Characterization of Nuclear Materials
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 560Probabilistic Risk Assessment and Management of
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 570Monte Carlo Methods for Radiation Transport
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027-undergraduate
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 577Multiscale Two-phase Flow Simulations3
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 585Management of Hazardous Chemical and Radioactive Wastes
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 590Health Physics and Radiological Emergency3
3 Response 3 NE 570 Monte Carlo Methods for Radiation Transport 3 3 NE 560 Probabilistic Risk Assessment and Management of 3 3 Nuclear Systems 3 NE 555 Advanced Characterization of Nuclear Materials 3 3 NE 530 Nuclear Waste Management 3 3 Technical Electives 3 Code Title Hours 3 CH 315 Quantitative Analysis 3 3 CH 331 Introductory Physical Chemistry 4 3 CSC 302 Introduction to Numerical Methods 3 3 CSC 427 Introduction to Numerical Analysis I 3 3 MA 405 Advanced Linear Algebra 3 3 MA 427 Introduction to Numerical Analysis I 3 3 PY 341 Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology 3 3 PY 411 Mechanics I 3 3 PY 414 Electromagnetism I 3 1 PY 415 Electromagnetism II 3 1 PY 511 Mechanics I 3 3 PY 514 Electromagnetism I 3 3 PY 515 Electromagnetism II 3 3 PY 525 Computational Physics 3
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 591592 Special Topics in Nuclear Engineering I, II
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 592Special Topics In Nuclear Engineering II ()1-6
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 6
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 601Seminar ()1
Discussion of selected topics in nuclear engineering. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 685Master's Supervised Teaching ()1-3
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Master's student
NE 688Non-Thesis Master's Continuous Registration - Half-Time Registration
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 689Non-Thesis Master's Continuous Registration - Full-Time Registration
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 690Master's Examination ()1-9
For students in non thesis master's programs who have completed all other requirements of the degree except preparing for and taking the final master's exam. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 9
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Master's student
NE 693Master's Supervised Research ()1-9
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 9
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Master's student
NE 695Master's Thesis Research ()1-9
Thesis research. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 9
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Master's student
NE 696Summer Thesis Research ()1
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research. Typically offered in Summer only Graduate Catalog 1381
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Master's student
NE 699Master's Thesis Preparation ()1-9
For students who have completed all credit hour requirements and full- time enrollment for the master's degree and are writing and defending their theses. nd Typically offered in Spring and Summer
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 9
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Master's student
NE 721Nuclear Laboratory Fundamentals ()3
Labratory experiments and techniques that are useful and instructive to a Nuclear Engineer. The labs include experiments on radiation detectors and detection techniques, Gamma-and X-ray spectroscopy, and use of the thermal neutron beam of the nuclear reactor for neutron imaging. All state-of-the art radiation detectors are taught and used. Restricted to Nuclear Engineering Graduate Students. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MA 401 and NE 401
NE 722Reactor Dynamics and Control ()3
Methods of describing and analyzing dynamic behavior of systems. These methods applied to reactor systems and the effects of feedbacks studies. Methods of measuring the behavior of reactor systems and development of logic systems for control and safety. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 401 or NE 520
NE 723Reactor Analysis
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 724Reactor Heat Transfer ()3
Consideration of heat generation and transfer in nuclear power reactors. Topics include reactor heat generation, steady-state and transient heat combustion in reactor fuel elements, boiling heat transfer and single and two-phase flow. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate even years
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 402 and NE 401 or NE 520
NE 726Radioisotope Measurement Applications
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 727Nuclear Engineering Analysis ()3
Fundamental material on: (1) numerical methods for solving the partial differential equations pertinent to nuclear engineering problems, (2) Monte Carlo simulation of radiation transport and (3) data and error analysis techniques including estimation of linear and nonlinear model parameters from experimental data. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 401 or NE 520
NE 729Reactor Theory and Analysis ()3
Theoretical aspects of neutron diffusion and transport related to the design computation and performance analysis of nuclear reactors. Principal topics: a unified view of the neutron cycle including slowing down, resonance capture and thermalization; reactor dynamics and control; fuel cycle studies; and neutron transport methods. Background provided for research in power and test reactor analysis. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate years
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 723, NE 727
NE 730Radiological Assessment
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 732Principles of Industrial Plasmas ()3
Theory and fundamental physical principles of industrial plasmas. Applications in plasma processing, plasma manufacturing technology, arcs and torches, plasma sprayers, high-voltage high-current switching devices, plasma-driven devices and plasma-aided technology. Emphasis on particle transport and plasma flow. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE/PY 528
NE 737Plasma Spectroscopy ()3
The purpose of this course is to provide you with the necessary background to pursue specific topics in nuclear engineering with a focus on plasma science and engineering. This course covers the fundamental science of plasma spectroscopy, which includes radiation processes in plasmas, collisional processes, kinetics of the population of atomic levels in plasmas, sources of line broadening, spectroscopic instruments, detectors and calibration, diagnostic applications, and laser spectroscopy of plasmas. Applications of plasma spectroscopy will be covered and include laser induced breakdown spectroscopy, low temperature thermal and non-thermal plasmas, and fusion plasma. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- MA341 and PY208 (or equivalent)
NE 740Laboratory Projects In Nuclear Engineering ()3
Enhancement of laboratory skills pertinent to nuclear engineering research through projects that requiring student to design the experiment, assemble equipment, carry out the measurements and analyze and interpret data. Students work in groups of two and perform to completion two laboratory projects. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 721
NE 745Plasma Generation and Diagnostics Laboratory
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 746Fusion Energy Engineering
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 748Computational Plasma Physics ()3
Computational methods are widely used to study plasma physics and plasma engineering. The theory of kinetic particle simulations and fluid simulations is reviewed in detail, particularly for low temperature plasmas. Hands-on development and execution of computational models demonstrates critical capabilities and limitations of each modeling approach and the associated numerical methods. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 528 or instructor approval
NE 750Laboratory Projects in Nuclear Engineering
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 751Nuclear Reactor Design Calculations ()3
Application of digital computer to problems in reactor core nuclear design. Study and exercise of available reactor core physics computer modules. Description of systems and programs used by industry for power reactor core design and core follow. A review of relevant analytic and numerical methods facilitates computer program development by students. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate years
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 723
NE 752Thermal Hydraulic Design Calculations ()3
Advanced presentation of thermal-hydraulic analysis of nuclear power systems. Topics including development of single phase and two-phase fluid flow equations, subchannel analysis, interphase phenomena and numerical solution methods relevant to design and safety analysis codes. Typically offered in Fall only This course is offered alternate years
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 724
NE 753Reactor Kinetics and Control ()3
The control of nuclear reactor systems. Development of basic control theory including the use of Bode, Nyquist and S-plane diagrams and state-variable methods. Analysis of reactor and reactor systems by these methods and development of control methods and optimum-control methods. Discussion of models of reactors and reactor-associated units, such as heat exchangers. Presentation of effects of nonlinearities. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 722
NE 755Reactor Theory and Analysis ()3
Theoretical aspects of neutron diffusion and transport related to the design computation and performance analysis of nuclear reactors. Principal topics: a unified view of the neutron cycle including slowing down, resonance capture and thermalization; reactor dynamics and control; fuel cycle studies; and neutron transport methods. Background provided for research in power and test reactor analysis. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate years
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 723, NE 727
NE 757Radiation Effects On Materials ()3
Interaction of radiation with matter with emphasis on microstructural modification, physical and mechanical effects. Defects generation and annealing, void swelling, irradiation growth and creep, and irradiation induced effects in reactor materialsare discussed. Current theories and experimental techniques are discussed. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 758Magnetic Confinement Fusion Energy Engineering (3
. hours) This advanced graduate course covers the multifaceted design aspects of fusion reactor systems, addressing critical considerations such as plasma physics, engineering limits and tradeoffs between these constraints. The parameter requirements for ignition devices, engineering test facilities, and safety/environmental concerns, all will be addressed. The course explores magnet principles, covering resistive and superconducting magnets, along with associated cryogenic requirements. The curriculum covers blanket and first wall design considerations, encompassing both liquid and solid breeders, heat removal strategies, and structural considerations. Fueling requirements and technologies will be introduced and discussed. Additionally, the course explores heating and current drive devices, including radio frequency and neutral beam methods. Participants will develop a thorough understanding of the elements and tools involved in designing fusion reactors and have the practical experience of applying them in an assigned course research project. Typically offered in Fall only This course is offered alternate years
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 528
NE 761Radiation Detection ()3
Advanced aspects of radiation detection such as computer methods applied to gamma-ray spectroscopy, absolute detector efficiencies by experimental and Monte Carlo techniques, the use and theory of solid state detectors, time-of-flight detection experiments and M¿ssbauer and other resonance phenomena. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 726
NE 762Radioisotope Applications ()3
Presentation of advanced principles and techniques of radioisotope applications. Topics include radiotracer principles; radiotracer applications to engineering processes; radioisotope gauging principles; charged particle, gamma ray and neutron radioisotope gauges. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 726
NE 763Advanced Reactor Materials and Materials Performance (3
credit hours) This course discusses materials evolution and performance in advanced reactor systems, addressing the current state of knowledge for advanced fuels, cladding, and coolants. Students will gain relevant knowledge to address advanced materials questions in the next generation of nuclear reactors. Systems of interest include high-temperature gas reactors, sodium-cooled fast reactors, molten salt reactors, small modular reactors, research reactors, and more. Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 509
NE 765Verification and Validation in Scientific Computing (3
hours) Advances in scientific computing have made modeling and simulation an important part of engineering and science. This course provides students with understanding and knowledge of comprehensive and systematic development of concepts, principles and procedures for verification, and validation of models and simulations. The methods discussed in class will be applied to wide range of technical fields of engineering (including nuclear and mechanical engineering) and technology. The theory lectures and assignments will be complemented with demonstration computer exercises, examples, and a computer project on uncertainty propagation in modeling. Restriction: Graduate Standing in College of Engineering or College of
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 770Nuclear Radiation Attenuation ()3
Advanced course in computational methods for neutron and photon transport. Methods include Monte Carlo and deterministic solutions to the transport equation for both fixed source and eigenvalue problems. Digital computers employed in the solution of practical problems. Typically offered in Fall only This course is offered alternate years NE 772/CE 772 Environmental Exposure and Risk Analysis (3 credit hours) Course covers the identification, transport, and fate of hazardious substances in the environment; quantification of human exposures to such substances; dose-response analysis; and uncertainty and variability analysis. The general risk assessment framework, study design aspects for exposure assessment, and quantitative methods for estimating the consequences and probablity of adverse health outcomes are emphasized. Typically offered in Spring only This course is offered alternate odd years
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE 723 or equivalent ST 511 or 515
NE 771Advanced Nuclear Waste Management
NE(CE) 772 Environmental Exposure and Risk Analysis NE(MSE) 773 Computer Experiments in Materials and Nuclear Engineering NE(MA) 777 Exact and Approximate Solutions in Particle Transport Theory
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 777Radiological Assessment ()3
Principles of analyzing environmental radiation transport and resulting human exposure and dose and dose management. Source terms of radiation exposure, the radon problem, transport or radionuclides in the atmosphere, effluent pathways modeling, radiation dosimetry, probabilistic models for environmental assessment, uncertainty analysis, and radiation risk management. A laboratory research project report will be developed as an outcome of this course. course or permission by instructor Typically offered in Fall only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- NE520 & NE504 or NE590 and a semester long statistics
NE 780Magnetohydrodynamics and Transport in Plasmas
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 781Kinetic Theory, Waves and Non-linear Effects in Plasmas
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 795796 Advanced Topics in Nuclear Engineering I, II
- Subject
- NE
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 796Advanced Topics In Nuclear Engineering II ()3
A study of recent developments in nuclear engineering theory and practice. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 3
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- catalog.ncsu.edu
NE 801Seminar ()1
Discussion of selected topics in nuclear engineering. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
NE 885Doctoral Supervised Teaching ()1-3
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 3
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Doctoral student
NE 890Doctoral Preliminary Examination ()1-9
For students who are preparing for and taking written and/or oral preliminary exams. Typically offered in Spring only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 9
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Doctoral student
NE 893Doctoral Supervised Research ()1-9
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 9
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Doctoral student
NE 895Doctoral Dissertation Research ()1-9
Dissertation research. Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 9
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Doctoral student
NE 896Summer Dissertation Research ()1
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesi research. Typically offered in Summer only
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 1
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Doctoral student
NE 899Doctoral Dissertation Preparation ()1-9
For students who have completed all credit hour, full-time enrollment, preliminary examination, and residency requirements for the doctoral degree, and are writing and defending their dissertations. Typically offered in Fall and Spring
- Subject
- NE
- Credits (min)
- 1
- Credits (max)
- 9
- Credit unit
- credit hours
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2026-2027
- Source
- grad.ncsu.edu
- Prerequisite
- Doctoral student
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