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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Understanding Nuclear Energy online course provides extensive knowledge of nuclear science and technology. The course will cover topics like nuclear reactions, nuclear energy economics, radiation, nuclear reactors, radioactivity, etc. You will get to know the underlying physics concepts of nuclear science.

With the help of the Understanding Nuclear Energy course, you will understand nuclear energy from a wider perspective. From the elemental reactions happening on an atomic scale to the operation of a full-fledged nuclear power plant, the course covers it all. It also acquaints you on key issues like nuclear energy costs and sustainable nuclear energy methods.

The Understanding Nuclear Energy training also familiarises you with the life cycle of nuclear fuel and nuclear fission. The course touches on the safe operation of reactors to prevent any harm to the environment and the public. It will also consider the future of nuclear energy and its effects on the economic system and society. The candidates can enrol in the programme in two modes, namely, verified and audit modes. In the audit modes, the learners can access the programme for a limited duration.

The Highlights

Six weeks course
Engineering subject
Intermediate-level programme
Self-paced course
Requires four to six weekly study hours
Video lectures in English
An offering of Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
Self-directed learning

Programme Offerings

digital learning
Free programme access
video lectures
Paid certification
English video transcripts
Self-paced learning
An offering of DelftX
A shareable certificate
Expert instructors
Six weeks of training

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 11556	yes	Delft University of Technology

All candidates can access the Understanding Nuclear Energy course for free.
To get the certification, candidates must pay an amount of Rs. 11,556 as the certificate fee.

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Course option	Fee in INR
Understanding Nuclear Energy (Audit only)	Free
Understanding Nuclear Energy (With certificate)	Rs. 11,556

Eligibility Criteria

As the Understanding Nuclear Energy is an intermediate-level programme, you should have decent proficiency in university-level physics and mathematics.

What you will learn

Knowledge of nuclear energy

By the end of the Understanding Nuclear Energy certification course, you will gain knowledge of:

Nuclear reactors’ operating principles
Dissimilarities between future and current nuclear reactors
Foundational knowledge of nuclear energy and nuclear science
Phases in the nuclear fuel cycle
Benefits and disadvantages of nuclear energy

Admission Details

Join the Understanding Nuclear Energy training by edX with the help of these easy-to-follow steps given below:

Step 1 – Tap on this link - https://www.edx.org/course/understanding-nuclear-energy to land on the Understanding Nuclear Energy course's official webpage at edX’s website.

Step 2 – Locate and hit the “Enroll” button near the top of this webpage. It will take you to the registration page.

Step 3 – Create an edX account by entering and submitting your details. Or, you can log in by linking an existing Facebook, Google, Microsoft, or Apple account.

Step 4 – You will now be redirected to the dashboard page displaying a “Congratulations” message. You must now be enrolled in the Understanding Nuclear Energy online course.

Application Details

There is no provision to fill any application form to enroll in the Understanding Nuclear Energy programme. Just log on to edX and register for an account to gain free access to the course. You can use your email ID or Apple/ Microsoft/ Facebook/ Google account details for the same.

The Syllabus

Welcome
Worldwide Community
Course Overview
Pre-Survey

Introduction
Lecture 1: The Atomic Model
Lecture 2: Radioactive Decay
Lecture 3: Interaction of Radiation with Matter
Lecture 4: Radiation Protection Dosimetry
Lecture 5: Nuclear Reactions and the Fission Process
Additional Material
Feedback

Introduction
Lecture 1: The Neutron Life Cycle
Lecture 2: The Neutron Diffusion Equation
Lecture 3: Principles of a Nuclear Reactor
Lecture 4: Nuclear Reactor Materials
Additional Material
Feedback

Introduction
Lecture 1: LWR Plant Layout and Main Systems
Lecture 2: Safety Fundamentals
Lecture 3: Analysis of Accidents in Nuclear Power Plants
Lecture 4: LWR Dynamics and Control
Additional Material
Feedback

Introduction
Lecture 1: Uranium
Lecture 2: The Front-End of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Lecture 3: Irradiation of Nuclear Fuel
Lecture 4: Interim Storage and Final Disposal
Lecture 5: Fuel Cycle Options
Feedback

Introduction
Lecture 1: Life Cycle Assessment of Nuclear Energy
Lecture 2: Economics of Nuclear Energy
Lecture 3: Nuclear Security
Lecture 4: Nuclear Safeguards
Lecture 5: Decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plants
Your opinion
Additional Material
Feedback

Introduction
Lecture 1: Liquid Metal Cooled Reactors
Lecture 2: Accelerator Driven Systems
Lecture 3: Molten Salt Reactors
Lecture 4: Small Modular Reactors
Lecture 5: Gas Cooled Reactors
Additional Material
Feedback

Post-survey
Congratulations

Instructors

Delft University of Technology Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who accredits this edX course?

The Delft University of Technology (also known as TUDelft), Netherlands accredits this course.

2: Who will be my instructors for the Understanding Nuclear Energy course?

There are four instructors for this programme - Rudy Konings of the Institute for Transuranium Elements, Jan-Leen Kloosterman of TUDelft, Stefaan Pomme of the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission, and Victor Hugo Sanchez Espinoza of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

3: What are the advantages of the paid certification?

The Understanding Nuclear Energy certification serves as a trusted credential to add to your CV. It will boost your job prospects. It will also support edX as a non-profit organisation to help make these types of courses available for free.

4: Are there any prerequisites for joining this course?

Yes, you need to have studied mathematics and physics at the university level.