UN502 – Nuclear Powerplant Systems & Operations course
M.Eng./Diploma Course
Nuclear Powerplant Systems & Operations
Dates
April 3-4, 2027/ April 17-18, 2027/ May 1-2, 2027/ May 15-16, 2027
Time
9:00 A.M E.T
Location
SIRC 2020 ( Software Informatics and Research Centre), Ontario Tech University
Please Note
This course is offered a second time during the Summer term. Please consult the Academic Calendar for specific offering dates and scheduling details
Instructor
Prerequisites
Registration in the UNENE M.Eng. or UNENE Diploma Program
Course Description
This blended course, delivered through the Software Informatics and Research Centre (SIRC 2020) at Ontario Tech University, provides a comprehensive introduction to the major systems and components of a CANDU Nuclear Power Plant. Offered over four non-consecutive weekends with synchronous in-person and online instruction, the course combines lectures, instructor presentations, and simulator exercises to support both theoretical and practical learning. Content is organized into chapters focused on key plant areas and modules covering individual or related systems, with occasional discussion of other reactor technologies.
Important dates
Midterm:
Final: May 30, 2027
Registration closes: (or whenever the class size cap is reached)
Last day to drop course: (Add/drop dates may be subject to change)
Preparation
The course is organized into chapters and modules. Each chapter encompasses a major portion of a CANDU Nuclear Power Plant, and each module covers a system or a group of functionally related systems. Note, other technologies may be discussed throughout the course. Please see course outline for detailed description of topics covered.