Department of Mechanical Engineering

Associate of Science in Nuclear Technology

It is highly recommended that all freshmen engineering students starting fall 2017 purchase laptop computers. Laptop computer specifications are at: https://www.atu.edu/engineering/specifications.php.

The department also offers a two-year program leading to the Associate of Science in Nuclear Technology (ASNT) degree. This degree is designed to allow students to obtain the knowledge base and training necessary to work in one of the many areas in the nuclear field. While many technology degrees, especially at the associate’s level, are seen as less rigorous paths, the ASNT program at Arkansas Tech University includes most of the same courses as the first two years of the engineering programs.

Graduates of the program leading to the Associate of Science Degree in Nuclear Technology may find employment in many areas of the nuclear industry. Many past ASNT graduates have continued their studies to obtain bachelor's degrees in engineering or the physical sciences either at Arkansas Tech University or at other institutions.

For a detailed policy regarding transfer credit for the Mechanical Engineering programs, please see the Department of Mechanical Engineering page. 

Curriculum

The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.

•  Freshman

  Fall		Spring
  ENGL 1013 Composition I1	3	ENGL 1023 Composition II1	3
  Social Sciences1	3	PHYS 2114 General Physics I	4
  MATH 2914 Calculus I	4	MATH 2924 Calculus II	4
  CHEM 2124 General Chemistry I	4	MCEG 2023 Engineering Materials	3
  MCEG 1011 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering or ELEG 1011 Introduction to Electrical Engineering	1
  TECH 1001 Orientation to the University	1
  Total Hours	16	Total Hours	14

•  Sophomore

  Fall		Spring
  Social Sciences/Fine Arts/Humanities/Communication1	3	Social Sciences1	3
  Fine Arts & Humanities1	3	Fine Arts & Humanities1	3
  U.S. History/Government1	3	MCEG 3313 Thermodynamics I	3
  MCEG 2013 Statics	3	MCEG 3512 Radiation Detection Laboratory	2
  MCEG 3503 Basic Nuclear Engineering	3	MCEG 3523 Radiation Health Physics	3
  		Elective	1
  Total Hours	15	Total Hours	15

 ¹See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".