The development of engineering coursework on nuclear waste management

Many nuclear engineering programs offer a course in nuclear waste management to acquaint students with the handling of both high and low-level radioactive waste material and the methods used for their final disposal. Courses on this topic have been taught at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to serve the needs of the local community involved in Yucca Mountain site characterization and Nuclear Test Site employees. Topic of importance in the engineering curriculum are discussed along with the need for courses at several academic levels