UN503 -Nuclear Energy in Society: Licensing and Regulation
M.Eng./Diploma Course
Nuclear Energy in Society: Licensing and Regulation
Dates
September 12-13, 2026/ October 3-4, 2026/ October 17-18, 2026/ October 31, 2026/ November 1, 2026
Time
9:00 A.M – 3:00 P.M E.T
Location
Room SHA 038, Shawenjigewining Hall, 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
Dr. Ali Keshavaraz, PhD, P.Eng., Sessional instructor, Department of Energy and Nuclear Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University
Prerequisites
Registration in the UNENE M.Eng. or UNENE Diploma Program
Course Description
This course will describe the fundamentals on licensing and regulatory a airs in the nuclear industry. The course will describe the Nuclear Safety and Control Act, the current regulatory framework, the role of licensees, the role of the regulator, and the licensing process for reactor facilities. This course will review the how the IAEA influences global nuclear safety as well as Canada’s international obligations in the field of nuclear energy. The course will also cover how oversight of reactor facilities is shared between several provincial and federal authorities.
Important dates
Final: November 14, 2026
Textbook
The Essential CANDU – a textbook about the CANDU nuclear reactor