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Reactor Operator/Senior Reactor Operator Training

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• Titles of all evaluated learning experiences in the Reactor Operator/Senior Reactor Operator Training section

• Descriptions and credit recommendations

Titles, descriptions, and credit recommendations for all learning experiences recommended for college credit within the Reactor Operator/Senior Reactor Operator Training section can be found below. To locate information on additional learning experiences, which have also been recommended for college credit, use the Organization Directory Page link above for a complete list of titles for all learning experiences or use the following links to go directly to other sections: 

Auxiliary Operator Training
Chemistry/Radiation Protection Training
Electrical Maintenance
General Courses
Instrumentation and Controls
Mechanical Maintenance

Titles of all evaluated learning experiences in the Reactor Operator/Senior Reactor Operator Training section

NOTE: When a credit recommendation is no longer active, the course description may be abbreviated. The last edition of the Directory in which complete information can be found is indicated on the course exhibit. Complete information can also be obtained by contacting National PONSI.

Balance of Plant and Auxiliary Systems (first entry)
Balance of Plant and Auxiliary Systems (second entry)
Basic Modern Physics (Unit 1 and Unit 2)
Boiling Water Reactor Systems (Unit 1)
Boiling Water Reactor Systems (Unit 2)
Boiling Water Reactor Systems Training (Unit 1)
Boiling Water Reactor Systems Training (Unit 2)
Chemistry and Materials Science (Units 1 and 2)
Containment and Emergency Systems (first entry)
Containment and Emergency Systems (second entry)
Electrical Fundamentals (Units 1 and 2)
Electrical Fundamentals (OP 206/306); or (IC-004, 005); or (06)
Emergency Operating Procedures (Unit 2)
Health Physics and Radiation Protection (13 or GE-007 or RP-006)
Health Physics and Radiation Protection (GE‑007 or RP‑006)
Health Physics and Radiation Protection (13)
Health Physics and Radiation Protection (Unit 1)
Heat Transfer and Core Parameters (10)
Heat Transfer and Core Parameters (10 or OP 210/310)
Heat Transfer and Core Parameters (OP 210/310)
Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow (Units 1 and 2)
Instrumentation and Control (Unit 1)
Instrumentation and Control (Unit 2)
Instrumentation and Control (Units 1 and 2)
Introduction to Thermodynamics (MET 222) (Units 1 and 2)
Main Turbine and Electrical Systems (first entry)
Main Turbine and Electrical Systems (second entry
Neutron Monitoring and Process Instrumentation
Neutron Monitoring System (03 or OP 203/303)
Nuclear Engineering Technology (NET 217, NET 227, NET 237) (Units 1 and 2)
Nuclear Steam Supply Systems (first entry)
Nuclear Steam Supply Systems (second entry)
Physical Science Essentials (IC-002 or CH-002 or RP-002)
Physical Science Essentials (Unit 1)
Physics I (PHY 122) (Units 1 and 2) (Technical Physics I)
Physics II (PHY 132) (Units 1 and 2) (Technical Physics II)
Process Instrumentation and Control (11 or OP 211/311 or IC-013)
Reactor Theory (01 or OP 201/301)
Reactor Theory (OP 201/301)
Reactor Theory (Units 1 and 2)
Simulator Laboratory (17 or OP 217/317)
Simulator Laboratory (Unit 1)
Simulator Laboratory (Unit 2)
Steam Power Cycles and Thermal Hydraulics of Boiling Water Reactors
Survey of Nuclear Engineering (Unit 1)
Thermodynamics and Fluid Flow Fundamentals (09 or OP 209/309)
Thermodynamics and Fluid Flow Fundamentals
Thermodynamics and Fluid Flow Fundamentals (OP 209/309)

Descriptions and credit recommendations

REACTOR OPERATOR/SENIOR REACTOR OPERATOR TRAINING

Basic Modern Physics (Unit 1 and Unit 2)
Location: Nine Mile Point Nuclear Learning Center, Oswego, NY.
Length: 32 hours (4 days).
Dates: Version 1: January 1990 - July 1995.* Version 2: August 1995 - May 2001.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Describe basic concepts and principles related to the atom and the atomic nucleus as they pertain to the operation of a boiling water reactor.
Instruction: Version 1: Electrical and nuclear forces; nuclear stability; mass and energy considerations; nuclear energy levels; types of radiation; radiation sources and applications; balancing nuclear reaction equations; Chart of the Nuclides; cross sections; flux; interaction rates; mean free path; radioactive decay and decay schemes; half-life; decay chains; neutrons; neutron interactions, interaction rates and cross sections; neutron flux and neutron slowing down. Version 2: Nucleus; radiation; radioactivity; non-fission reactions; neutrons; fission reactions.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Basic Modern Physics (12/90) (5/91). NOTE: This course includes topics that were formerly covered in Physical Science Essentials (Unit 1), and in Health Physics and Radiation Protection (Unit 1). *NOTE: The credit recommendation for this course is extended to individuals at Unit 2 who completed Physical Science Essentials (Unit 1) and Health Physics and Radiation Protection (Unit 1) between January 1976 and December 1989 upon the successful completion of examinations in Basic Modern Physics administered from January 1990 to July 1995. The official transcript from Niagara Mohawk will indicate whether an individual qualified under this special arrangement. Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Basic Modern Physics (5/96 revalidation).

Boiling Water Reactor Systems (Unit 1)
1. Balance of Plant and Auxiliary Systems
2. Containment and Emergency Systems
3. Main Turbine and Electrical Systems
4. Nuclear Steam Supply Systems
Dates: 1., 2., 3., and 4. Version 1: January 1976 - December 1989. 1., 2.,  3., and 4. Version 2: January 1990 - July 1996.**
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category or in the graduate degree category, 3 semester hours in Engineering (3/82). NOTE: Courses 1-4 must all be completed to receive credit. Version 2: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours in Engineering Technology (12/90 revalidation) (5/96 revalidation). NOTE: Courses 1-4 must all be completed to receive credit. NOTE: The change in level and area of the credit recommendation is more reflective of changes in the discipline and in the way the discipline is perceived than it is of significant changes in these courses. *NOTE: If the in-plant training is not completed, the credit recommendation is reduced to 3 semester hours. NOTE: This course overlaps in content with both Boiling Water Reactor Systems Unit 2 and Auxiliary Operator Systems as listed under Auxiliary Operator Training. If more than one course is successfully completed, 9 semester hours (3 in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category and 6 in the upper division baccalaureate degree category) in Nuclear Engineering Technology are recommended. **NOTE: This course has been replaced by Boiling Water Reactor Systems Training (Unit 1). Please refer to that exhibit for current information. NOTE: Complete information on these courses last appeared in the 2000 edition.

Boiling Water Reactor Systems (Unit 2)
1. Balance of Plant and Auxiliary Systems
2. Containment and Emergency Systems
3. Main Turbine and Electrical Systems
4.Nuclear Steam Supply Systems
Dates: 1., 2., 3., and 4. October 1989 - July 1996.**/***
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours in Engineering Technology (5/91) (5/96 revalidation). NOTE: Courses 1-4 must all be completed to receive credit. *NOTE: If the in-plant training is not completed, the credit recommendation is reduced to 3 semester hours. **NOTE: For individuals who successfully completed Boiling Water Reactor Systems prior to October 1989, credit is recommended if they have passed re-qualification examinations from the date they completed Boiling Water Reactor Systems until October 1989. NOTE: This course overlaps in content with both Boiling Water Reactor Systems Unit 1 and Auxiliary Operator Systems as listed under Auxiliary Operator Training. If more than one course is successfully completed, 9 semester hours (3 in the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category and 6 in the upper division baccalaureate degree category) in Nuclear Engineering Technology are recommended. **NOTE: This course has been replaced by Boiling Water Reactor Systems Training (Unit 2). Please refer to that exhibit for current information. NOTE: Complete information on these courses last appeared in the 2000 edition.

Boiling Water Reactor Systems Training (Unit 1)
Location: Nine Mile Point Nuclear Learning Center, Oswego, NY.
Length: Version 1: 320 hours (8 weeks) for Plant Systems certification. Version 2: 400 hours (10 weeks) for SRO Certification and RO/SRO License; in addition, 520 hours (13 weeks) of in-plant qualification for the RO/SRO License.
Dates: Version 1 or 2: August 1996 - May 2001.*
Objectives: Version 1: Explain the purpose and function of the system; list the major components of the system; describe the function and basic construction of the major components of the system; given a set of NMP1 drawings, perform the following as related to the system: describe the flow-path of fluids and/or electricity, describe system operations/lineups, state interlocks and set-points, and discuss types and locations of instrumentation; list the other systems that interrelate with the system and describe that interrelationship; given a specific event (LER, SER, SOER, etc.) related to the system: discuss why this event is of specific concern to NMP1, and describe how design features or procedures utilized at NMP1 prevent the occurrence or reoccurrence of the event; given NMP1 Technical Specifications and a set of plant conditions, determine the appropriate bases, Limiting Condition for Operation, Limiting Safety System Setting, and/or action statement, as applicable. Version 2: Same as Version 1; in addition: Given a precaution and limitation from the system procedures, describe the basis for each precaution and limitation; given a set of system procedures, determine and use the correct procedure to identify the actions and locate information for the following: system startup, normal operations, system shutdown, off-normal operations, and correcting alarm conditions; describe the effects and actions required in the event of a total loss or malfunction of the system; describe how the system is utilized in the performance of the EOP’s and SOP’s.
Instruction: Version 1: Reactor vessel and internals; nuclear fuel; control rod drive; reactor manual control system; rod worth minimizer; control rod drive mechanism; reactor re-circulation system; reactor water cleanup system; shutdown cooling system; emergency cooling system; remote shutdown system; reactor building closed loop cooling system; core spray system; liquid poison system; reactor protection system; ATWS/ARI system; neutron monitoring system; reactor vessel instrumentation; automatic depressurization system; primary containment/coolant isolation system; primary containment; secondary containment; drywell inserting and C.A.D.; containment spray system; spent fuel pool filtering and cooling system; fuel handling and storage; refuel platform; post accident sampling system; main steam system; main turbine and auxiliaries; main generator and exciter; steam sealing; main turbine lube oil system; main turbine control system; exhaust hood spray system; hydrogen cooling and seal oil system; stator cooling water system; condenser air removal system; feedwater system and high pressure (HPCI); feedwater level control system; feedwater heating and extraction steam; emergency ventilation system; main power distribution system; AC electrical distribution system; control and instrument power distribution; DC electrical system; emergency AC electrical distribution; off-gas system; area radiation monitoring system; process radiation monitoring system; turbine building closed loop cooling; circulating water system; service water/ESW system; plant air systems; nitrogen system; process computer system; communication system; fire protection systems; fire protection system water; fire protection foam system; fire protection cardox dioxide system; fire protection halon system; fire detection and control; smoke purge vent/T.B. roof and vent; secondary containment reactor building ventilation; turbine building ventilation; control room ventilation system. Version 2: Same as Version 1; in addition: Traversing in-core probe; condensate system; condensate transfer; condensate demineralization and resin regeneration; city water system; sumps and drains; demineralized water.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Engineering Technology (5/96 revalidation). Version 2: In the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 6 semester hours in Engineering or Engineering Technology (5/96 revalidation). NOTE: If an individual completes both versions of this course or any other Systems courses from other programs, the total credit recommended for Systems training is 6 semester hours. *NOTE: An earlier version of this course entitled Boiling Water Reactor Systems (Unit 1) was recommended for credit between January 1976 and July 1996. Please refer to that exhibit for further information.

Boiling Water Reactor Systems Training (Unit 2)
Location: Nine Mile Point Nuclear Learning Center, Oswego, NY.
Length: Version 1: 320 hours (8 weeks) for Plant Systems certification. Version 2: 400 hours (10 weeks) for SRO Certification and RO/SRO License; in addition, 520 hours (13 weeks of in-plant qualification for the RO/SRO License.
Dates: Version 1 or 2: August 1996 - May 2001.*
Objectives: Version 1: Explain the purpose and function of the system; list the major components of the system; describe the function and basic construction of the major components of the system; given a set of NMP2 drawings, perform the following as related to the system: describe the flow-path of fluids and/or electricity, describe system operations/lineups, state interlocks and set-points, and discuss types and locations of instrumentation; list the other systems that interrelate with the system and describe that interrelationship; given a specific event (LER, SER, SOER, etc.) related to the system: discuss why this event is of specific concern to NMP2, and describe how design features or procedures utilized at NMP2 prevent the occurrence or reoccurrence of the event; given NMP2 Technical Specifications and a set of plant conditions, determine the appropriate bases, Limiting Condition for Operation, Limiting Safety System Setting, and/or action statement as applicable. Version 2: Same as Version 1; in addition: Given a precaution and limitation from the system procedures, describe the basis for each precaution and limitation; given a set of system procedures, determine and use the correct procedure to identify the actions and locate information for the following: system startup, normal operations, system shutdown, off-normal operations, and correcting alarm conditions; describe the effects and actions required in the event of a total loss or malfunction of the system; describe how the system is utilized in the performance of the EOP’s and SOP’s.
Instruction: Version 1: Reactor vessel and internals; nuclear fuel; control rod drive hydraulic system; reactor manual rod control system; control rod drive mechanism; reactor re-circulation system; re-circulation flow control system; reactor water cleanup; residual heat removal system; high pressure core spray system; reactor building closed loop cooling; low pressure core spray; standby liquid control; reactor protection system; neutron monitoring system; reactor vessel instrumentation; reactor core isolation cooling; automatic depressurization system; introduction to ECCS; primary containment and containment entry and exit; drywell cooling system; primary containment isolation system; primary containment vent purge and nitrogen; secondary containment; DBA hydrogen re-combiner; containment atmospheric monitoring system; containment leakage monitoring system; safety parameter display (SPDA); spent fuel pool cooling and cleanup; fuel handling and reactor servicing equipment; main steam system and re-heaters; auxiliary steam system; auxiliary boiler system; main turbine; main generator, generator exciter/and bus duct cooling; turbine generator gland seal and exhaust steam; T/G lube oil H2 seal oil and turning gear; turbine electro-hydraulic control; hydrogen seal oil; generator hydrogen and carbon dioxide system; generator stator water cooling; condenser air removal; condensate system; feedwater system; feedwater control system; feedwater heaters, extract steam and heaters; standby gas treatment; plant AC electrical distribution; emergency AC power; uninterruptible power supplies; plant DC electrical distribution; standby diesel generators and auxiliaries; CSH diesel generator and auxiliaries; off-gas system; radiation monitoring system; turbine building closed loop cooling; circulating water system; service water system; primary containment atmosphere monitor; instrument, service and breathing air; process computer; plant communications; fire protection; control building ventilation; reactor building ventilation; redundant reactivity control system; post accident sampling; remote shutdown. Version 2: Same as Version 1; in addition: Traversing in-core probe system; condensate storage and transfer; condensate demineralizer; radioactive waste system (RWS); meteorological monitoring; loose parts monitoring; GETARS (Ge Transient Analysis); seismic monitoring; hot water/glycol heating; turbine building ventilation; miscellaneous ventilation system; diesel generator building vent; ventilation chilled water (HVN); domestic water system; normal building drains; makeup water systems.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Engineering Technology (5/96 revalidation). Version 2: In the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 6 semester hours in Engineering or Engineering Technology (5/96 revalidation). NOTE: If an individual completes both versions of this course or any other Systems courses from other programs, the total credit recommended for Systems training is 6 semester hours. *NOTE: An earlier version of this course entitled Boiling Water Reactor Systems (Unit 2) was recommended for credit between October 1989 and July 1996. Please refer to that exhibit for further information.

Chemistry and Materials Science (Units 1 and 2)
Location: Nine Mile Point Nuclear Learning Center, Oswego, NY.
Length: 20 hours (3 days).
Dates: January 1990 - May 2001.
Objectives: Describe atomic structure; classify elements; compute atomic weights; describe the chemical properties of water; state how conductivity and pH can change with varying parameters; explain how demineralizers operate; describe the types of corrosion and the factors which affect the rates of corrosion; state how pH, oxygen, and impurities are controlled in the reactor coolant; describe how the water chemistry is analyzed; explain the physical and thermal properties of metals and state how these properties can be changed; describe the properties of the various alloys used in the reactor vessel; state how radiation alters the properties of the vessel materials; describe brittle fracture; explain how nilductility transition temperature changes; state heat-up and cool down rate limitations imposed on system components.
Instruction: Structure of matter; water; solutions; acids, bases, and salts; ion exchange; corrosion; BWR chemistry; chemical analysis; BWR radiochemistry; structure of metals; mechanical properties of metals; physical properties of metals; alloys; radiation effects; brittle fracture and BWR vessel thermal stress.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Introductory Chemistry in a non-Chemistry or Engineering Technology curriculum (12/90) (5/91) (5/96 revalidation).

Electrical Fundamentals (Units 1 and 2)
(Formerly Electrical Fundamentals [OP 206/306]; or [IC-004, 005]; or [06])
Location: Nine Mile Point Nuclear Learning Center, Oswego, NY; Unit 1 (beginning March 1980) and Unit 2 (beginning January 1990*).
Length: Version 1: 40 hours (1 week). Version 2: 34 hours (1 week).
Dates: Version 1: March 1980 - December 1989. Version 2: January 1990 - May 2001.
Objectives: Version 1: To provide participants with a basic knowledge of DC and AC electrical circuits and solid state electronic devices; to provide participants with a survey of transformers, motors and generators, and three‑phase power systems. Version 2: Explain basic fundamentals of electronic theory; analyze DC and AC electronic circuits; calculate changes in voltage and current across transformers; identify the components of DC and AC motors and generators; define fundamental electrical terminology.
Instruction: Version 1: Ohm’s Law; Kirchhoff’s Laws; electrical measuring instruments; phasors in AC circuits; solid state rectifiers and transistors; digital circuits; generators; transformers; three‑ phase power systems. Version 2: The electron; electronic character of matter; fundamental electrical terms and definitions; DC circuits, including closed, open and short circuits; DC circuits and Ohm’s Law; series and parallel DC circuits; complex DC circuits; application of Kirchhoff’s Laws to DC circuits; power and DC circuits; battery circuits, chemistry, connections, capacity, charging, discharging and resistance; magnetic saturation, strength, laws, permeability, field and current flow, reluctance, and magnetomotive force; relation between current carrying conductor and the external magnetic field; Lenz’s Law; definition of AC power, apparent power, reactive power; differences between true AC power, apparent power, and reactive power; AC power factor; relation between AC apparent power, true power, and reactive power; computing AC true power, apparent power, and reactive power; DC generators and motors; AC generators and motors; transformers; distribution, electrical safety and hazards; electrical print reading.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Engineering Technology or Science (3/82). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours as a technical elective in Science or an Engineering Technology curriculum other than Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology (12/90 revalidation) (5/91) (5/96 revalidation). *NOTE: The credit recommendation for Version 2 of this course is extended to individuals at Unit 2 who completed study between March 1980 and December 1989 upon the successful completion of examinations in Electrical Fundamentals administered from January 1990 to Present. The official transcript from Niagara Mohawk will indicate whether an individual qualified under this special arrangement.

Emergency Operating Procedures (Unit 2)
Location: Nine Mile Point Nuclear Learning Center, Oswego, NY.
Length: 80 hours (2 weeks); includes 40 hours of supervised laboratory experience.
Dates: October 1989 - May 2001.
Objectives: Use correct procedures, manipulations, and decision-making in various simulator scenarios for the implementation of the emergency operating procedures.
Instruction: Recognize mitigating conditions and implement EOP’s for high reactor vessel pressure, loss of feedwater, failure to SCRAM, steam/water leaks in the primary containment, fire in the drywell, loss of reactor vessel level/level instrumentation, unisolable steam/water leaks outside primary containment, loss of off-site power and injection sources, radioactivity releases, low suppression pool level, high suppression pool temperature.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour as a Nuclear Operations Laboratory in Engineering or Engineering Technology (5/91) (5/96 revalidation). NOTE: This course and Simulator Laboratory (Unit 1 or 2) overlap in content. Credit is not recommended for more than one course.

Health Physics and Radiation Protection (Unit 1)
(Formerly Health Physics and Radiation Protection [13 or GE-007 or RP-006])
Dates: March 1976 - December 1989.*
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/ associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Allied Health Sciences, Engineering Technology, or Life/Biological Sciences (3/82). NOTE: This course is also listed under Survey of Nuclear Engineering. Care should be taken to avoid awarding duplicate credit. *NOTE: The topics listed under this course title are now covered under the course titled Basic Modern Physics. *NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1994 edition.

Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow (Units 1 and 2)
(Formerly Steam Power Cycles and Thermal Hydraulics of Boiling Water Reactors, 1. Heat Transfer and Core Parameters [10 or OP 210/310], 2. Thermodynamics and Fluid Flow Fundamentals [09 or OP 209/309])
Location: Nine Mile Point Nuclear Learning Center, Oswego, NY; Unit 1 (beginning February 1977) and Unit 2 (beginning January 1990*).
Length: Version 1:1. 44 hours (6 days). 2. 44 hours (6 days). Version 2: 80 hours (2 weeks). Version 3: 64 hours (8 days).
Dates: Version 1:1. February 1977 - December 1989. 2. March 1980 - December 1989. Version 2: January 1990 - July 1995. Version 3: August 1995 - May 2001.
Objectives: Version 1, Courses 1 and 2: To provide participants with a basic understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer for nuclear reactor systems. Version 2 or 3: Define basic terms and explain fundamental concepts of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer in relation to BWR systems.
Instruction: Version 1, Course 1: Types of fluid flow; heat transfer fundamentals; boiling water reactor heat transfer and thermal‑hydraulics; critical power; linear heat generation rate; reactor heat balance. Version 1, Course 2: Ideal gas; phase change; phase diagrams; laws of thermodynamics; heat engines; steam power cycles; Mollier diagram; elements of fluid mechanics. Version 2 or 3: Thermodynamic principles; work, heat and the First and Second Laws; ideal gases and steam properties; Mollier diagram; heat engine efficiency; fluid statics and dynamics; pumps; basic heat transfer concepts; heat exchangers; boiling water transfer; pool boiling; two-phase flow; BWR thermal hydraulics; BWR thermal limits.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Engineering Technology (3/82). NOTE: Courses 1 and 2 must both be completed to receive credit. NOTE: Until January 1990, these courses were also offered under Survey of Nuclear Engineering. Care should be taken to avoid awarding duplicate credit. Version 2 or 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Applied Thermodynamics in an Engineering Technology curriculum (12/90 revalidation) (5/91) (5/96 revalidation). *NOTE: The credit recommendation for Version 2 of this course is extended to individuals at Unit 2 who completed study between February 1977 and December 1989 upon the successful completion of examinations in Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow administered from January 1990 to Present. The official transcript from Niagara Mohawk will indicate whether an individual qualified under this special arrangement.

Instrumentation and Control (Unit 1)
(Formerly Neutron Monitoring and Process Instrumentation, 1. Neutron Monitoring System [03 or OP 203/303], 2. Process Instrumentation and Control [11 or OP 211/311 or IC-013])
Dates: Version 1:  1. and 2. January 1976 - December 1989. Version 2:  January 1990 - July 1995.*
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Engineering Technology (3/82). NOTE: Courses 1 and 2 must both be completed to receive credit. Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Engineering Technology (12/90 revalidation) (5/91). *NOTE: This course has been replaced by Instrumentation and Control (Units 1 and 2). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Instrumentation and Control (Unit 2)
Dates: October 1989 - July 1995.*/**
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/ associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Engineering Technology (5/91). *NOTE: The credit recommendation for this course is extended to individuals who completed study prior to January 1990 upon the successful completion of examinations in Instrumentation and Control administered from January 1990 to Present. The official transcript from Niagara Mohawk will indicate whether an individual qualified under this special arrangement. **NOTE: This course has been replaced by Instrumentation and Control (Units 1 and 2). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Instrumentation and Control (Units 1 and 2)
Location: Nine Mile Point Nuclear Learning Center, Oswego, NY.
Length: 30 hours (4 days).
Dates: August 1995 - May 2001.*
Objectives: Identify the parts of a basic moving coil meter; describe the purpose of a dc ammeter, dc voltmeter, ohmmeter, and a dc wattmeter; identify proper connections to a circuit element of a dc meter, dc voltmeter, ohmmeter, and dc wattmeter; distinguish between the operation of various meters; identify proper connections to various circuit elements; identify the components and operation of an ohmmeter, wattmeter, various pressure sensors and instruments, typical temperature sensors and instruments, flow sensors and instruments, fluid level instruments, and level measuring instruments; describe the three modes of signal transmission; at the block diagram level, identify components of a basic radiation measuring instrument; identify basic components of a gas filled radiation detector; define secondary ionization, gas simplification, and saturation; describe the principles of operation of gas filled radiation detectors; identify the regions of the six-region curve in which neutron detectors are operated; describe the operation of a fission-chamber neutron detector; explain pulse-height discrimination and the mean square root process; define control system input and output; define open loop, closed loop, and feedback control systems; identify components of an automatic control system as represented by a block diagram; define process time lag; define proportional control, proportional plus reset control, proportional plus rate control, and proportional plus reset plus rate control; define stability of a control system; identify controls and indications of a typical manual-auto control station.
Instruction: Electrical instruments; system instruments; nuclear instruments; control systems.
Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Engineering Technology (5/96 revalidation). *NOTE: Former versions of this course are listed separately as Instrumentation and Control (Unit 1) and Instrumentation and Control (Unit 2).

Introduction to Thermodynamics (MET 222) (Units 1 and 2)
Dates: February 1991 - December 1997.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Nuclear Engineering Technology (12/92). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 2000 edition.

Nuclear Engineering Technology (NET 217, NET 227, NET 237) (Units 1 and 2)
Dates: January 1992 - December 1997.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 5 semester hours (2 in Nuclear Physics and 3 in Reactor Core Fundamentals) in Nuclear Engineering Technology or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Engineering Technology (12/92). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 2000 edition.

Physical Science Essentials (Unit 1)
(Formerly Physical Science Essentials [IC-002 or CH-002 or
RP-002])
Dates: January 1976 - December 1989.*
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Physics for Non‑Science Majors (3/82). *NOTE: This course has been superseded by Basic Modern Physics. *NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1994 edition.

Physics I (PHY 122) (Units 1 and 2) (Technical Physics I)
Dates: May 1991 - December 1997.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/ associate degree category, 2 semester hours in College Physics or Technical Physics (12/92). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 2000 edition.

Physics II (PHY 132) (Units 1 and 2) (Technical Physics II)
Dates: September 1991 - December 1997.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/ associate degree category, 2 semester hours in College Physics or Technical Physics (12/92). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 2000 edition.

Reactor Theory (Units 1 and 2)
(Formerly Reactor Theory [01 or OP 201/301])
Location: Nine Mile Point Nuclear Learning Center, Oswego, NY; Unit 1 (beginning January 1976) and Unit 2 (beginning January 1990**).
Length: Version 1: 64 hours (8 days). Version 2: 40 hours (5 days).
Dates: Version 1: January 1976 - December 1989.* Version 2: January 1990 - May 2001.
Objectives: Version 1: To provide participants with a basic understanding of the principles of neutron chain‑reacting systems. Version 2: Describe the processes involved in neutron regeneration in a nuclear reactor; perform fundamental calculations covering the various aspects of power generation due to the fission process.
Instruction: Version 1: Atomic and nuclear structure; radioactive decay and nuclear reactions; cross sections, flux, and reaction rates; binding energy and the fission process; neutron travel and neutron sources; neutron multiplication and the six‑factor formula; reactivity; shutdown margin and excess reactivity; sub-critical multiplication; prompt and delayed neutron fractions; reactor period; reactivity coefficients; control rod worth; fission product poisons; Samarium; Xenon. Version 2: Neutron life cycle; six-factor formula; KEFF; criticality; reactivity; neutron sources; sub-critical multiplications; reactor period; reactivity coefficients; control rod worth; flux shaping; poisons; startup; criticality; heat-up operation; initial power operations to rated conditions; steady state operations; reactor response to a SCRAM; reactivity concerns.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Engineering Technology (3/82). *NOTE: Until January 1990, this course was also listed under Survey of Nuclear Engineering. Care should be taken to avoid awarding duplicate credit. Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours as Reactor Core Fundamentals in Nuclear Engineering Technology (12/90 revalidation) (5/91) (5/96 revalidation). **NOTE: The credit recommendation for Version 2 of this course is extended to individuals at Unit 2 who completed study between January 1976 and December 1989 upon the successful completion of examinations in Reactor Theory administered from January 1990 to Present. The official transcript from Niagara Mohawk will indicate whether an individual qualified under this special arrangement.

Simulator Laboratory (Unit 1)
(Formerly Simulator Laboratory [17 or OP 217/317])
Location: Nine Mile Point Nuclear Learning Center, Oswego, NY.
Length: Version 1: 50 hours (7 days). Version 2: 260 hours (6 weeks); includes 140 hours of supervised laboratory experience. Version 3: 328 hours (8 weeks). Version 4: 440 hours (11 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: January 1979 - September 1984. Version 2: October 1984 - December 1989. Version 3: January 1990 - July 1995. Version 4: August 1995 - May 2001.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: To provide participants with hands‑on experience in operating a nuclear power plant simulator. Version 3 or 4: Manipulate controls properly to control the power plant; recognize cause and effect relationships and utilize procedures of operation for nuclear power plant control systems associated with startup, shut-down, normal and abnormal/emergency situations; recognize abnormal situations; explain alarms and annunciators that occur.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Practical simulator exercises in startup, routine operation, power level changes, and shutdown; response to anticipated abnormal conditions and postulated accidents; radiation hazards and emergency plans. Version 3 or 4: Startup; heat-up; turbine/generator startup; malfunctions during startup; turbine generator over-speed testing; shutdown and cool down; electrical malfunctions; LOCA’s; turbine trips; reactivity control malfunctions; operating procedures; emergency operating procedures; SCRAM; instrumentation malfunctions; loss of normal heat sink; transient operation; surveillance tests; technical specifications.
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Engineering or Engineering Technology (3/82). Version 3 or 4: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours as a Nuclear Operations Laboratory in Engineering or Engineering Technology (12/90 revalidation) (5/91) (5/96 revalidation). NOTE: This course and Emergency Operating Procedures (Unit 2) and Simulator Laboratory (Unit 2) overlap in content. Credit is not recommended for more than one course.

Simulator Laboratory (Unit 2)
Location: Nine Mile Point Nuclear Learning Center, Oswego, NY.
Length: 440 hours (11 weeks); includes 220 hours of supervised laboratory experience.
Dates: October 1989 - May 2001.
Objectives: Manipulate controls properly to control the power plant; recognize cause and effect relationships and utilize procedures of operation for nuclear power plant control systems associated with startup, shutdown, normal and abnormal emergency situations; recognize and respond to abnormal situations.
Instruction: Startup; heat-up; turbine/generator startup; shutdown; cool down; LOCA’s; ATWS’s; EHC transients; electrical malfunctions; loss of normal heat sink; turbine trips; condenser vacuum and transients; fires; reactor protection malfunctions; coolant inventory transients; control rod malfunctions; vessel pressure; operating procedures; transient analysis; technical specifications.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours as a Nuclear Operations Laboratory in Engineering or Engineering Technology (5/91) (5/96 revalidation). NOTE: This course and Emergency Operating Procedures (Unit 2) and Simulator Laboratory (Unit 1) overlap in content. Credit is not recommended for more than one course.

Survey of Nuclear Engineering (Unit 1)
1. Health Physics and Radiation Protection (GE‑007 or RP‑006)
(Formerly Health Physics and Radiation Protection [13])
2. Heat Transfer and Core Parameters (OP 210/310)
(Formerly Heat Transfer and Core Parameters [10])
3. Reactor Theory (OP 201/301)
4. Thermodynamics and Fluid Flow Fundamentals (OP 209/309)
(Formerly Thermodynamics and Fluid Flow Fundamentals)
Dates: 1. March 1976 - December 1989. 2. February 1977 - December 1989. 3. January 1976 - December 1989. 4. March 1980 - December 1989.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Engineering (3/82). NOTE: Courses 1, 2, 3, and 4 must all be completed to receive credit. NOTE: These courses are also offered either separately or under other course groupings. Care should be taken to avoid awarding duplicate credit. NOTE: Complete information on this course grouping last appeared in the 1994 edition.

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