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Nuclear Engineering Program Educational Objectives

Nuclear Engineering Program Outcomes

USMA

To educate cadets in physics and nuclear engineering; to maintain an active research program involving cadets and faculty; to inspire cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country; and to assist in the development of cadets and faculty for careers of professional excellence and service to the Nation as officers in the United States Army.

     Each of the courses in this Department is designed to give cadets an understanding of the subject matter covered and to present methodologies for solving problems.  Each course is designed to enhance cadets' officer potential and understanding of the Army by increasing their ability to consider aspects of technical subjects when engaged in the decision-making process.  Courses are also  designed to prepare cadets for future science and engineering courses at USMA and for possible science or engineering-related graduate studies. The general objectives for all cadets in physics and nuclear engineering courses are:

• Learn the basic laws of physics and how to apply them.

• Learn how to use the scientific method and gain facility with experimental techniques.

• Develop an ability to communicate findings in a clear and concise manner.

• Develop the ability to solve problems utilizing a systematic and structured format.

• Learn practical applications of some of the techniques studied in other courses such as mathematics, chemistry, and behavioral sciences.

• Further intellectual development by exercising the ability to think abstractly and logically.

• Enhance moral awareness.

Department of Physics

MADN-PHY
Building 753, Bartlett Hall
US Military Academy

West Point, NY 10996-1790

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