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Aalto Nuclear Safety (minor)
Basic information
Code:
SCI3074
Extent:
20–25
ECTS
Curriculum:
2026–2028
2024–2026
2022–2024
Previous curricula
Level:
Advanced studies
Language of learning:
English
Finnish
Target group:
Students at schools of technology
Teacher in charge:
Andrea Sand
Administrative contact:
Sini Autti
Organising department:
Department of Applied Physics
Organiser:
School of Science
Prerequisites:
BSc in science or engineering
Quotas and restrictions:
No quotas. The minor is targeted only at master students.
Application process:
See detailed information at the end of the description.
Content and structure of the minor
About the minor
Goal
The goal of the Aalto Nuclear Safety minor is to provide the student with a multidisciplinary view on nuclear safety engineering topics from the engineering perspective both in national and international contexts. The student will gain complementary knowledge and cross-disciplinary insights into a range of topics related to nuclear energy technologies, enabled through studies extending to other engineering disciplines than those of the student’s chosen major.
Scope
Finland and the EU are strongly committed to the safe and efficient use of nuclear energy as a part of targeting carbon-neutral society. The demand in the nuclear energy sector in Finland for personnel holding a Master’s degree will increase by 10% up to the year 2030, according to a 2017-18 survey of competence in Finland conducted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. Future demand for experts holding a Master's degree is estimated to be highest in areas related to R&D and planning in nuclear waste management, nuclear and particle physics, automation and control room, electrical engineering, process engineering, and operator duties. In universities and research institutes, the need for Master’s degree holders is expected to increase by as much as 20%, with emphasis on the fields of particle physics, material engineering, and radiochemistry.
The Aalto Nuclear Safety minor (ANS) is an elective minor for students of the Aalto University schools of technology (School of Science, School of Engineering, School of Chemical Technology, School of Electrical Engineering). Studies in the minor are tailored for each student to complement their major studies in the most effective way.
Collaboration
The minor is organized in close collaboration between the schools of technology. The contact persons for each school are: Prof. Andrea Sand (SCI), Prof. Mikael Rinne (ENG), Prof. Matti Lehtonen (ELEC).
In the national context, selected courses provided by Lappeenranta University of Technology and the Laboratory of Radiochemistry of the University of Helsinki can be included in the minor (see details below). Internationally, students in the minor can take courses available through the European Nuclear Education Network ENEN (http://www.enen.eu). An additional benefit provided by ENEN is the European Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering Certification EMSNE (requires a 300 ECTS-MSc-level degree where 60 ECTS are in nuclear sciences and technology, preferably engineering including a MSc thesis project in the nuclear field, and 20 ECTS need to be earned in a country other than that of the home university).
After successfully completing this minor, the student will be able to
- critically evaluate challenges and opportunities in nuclear energy technology
- identify key safety requirements of nuclear energy production
- assess and convey his or her own skills and knowledge in relation to the nuclear industry
The ANS minor has a two-level structure. The first part includes one compulsory course common to all students. The Nuclear competence portfolio is compiled by the student after the rest of the minor studies are completed. The credits for the portfolio can be awarded only after all the other courses towards the minor have been passed. In addition, at least one course should be selected from the core list of courses.
The second part consists of courses provided by several MSc programmes, with the option of also including courses offered at other Finnish universities or abroad. The latter can be registered as individual studies as agreed upon with the professor in charge of the minor. The students will choose an additional 14–19 ECTS from the course list, so as to meet the required extent of 20/25 ECTS. Note that individual courses may have special prerequisites, group size limits and separate application procedures. The course list needs to be agreed on with the professor in charge of the ANS minor. Also other nuclear-relevant courses may be included, as agreed on with the professor in charge of the ANS minor.
Content
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Teaching |
|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory courses 6 ECTS |
|||
| PHYS-E0564 | Nuclear Competence Portfolio D | 1 | I-V English |
In addition, (at least) one course from the following core courses should be selected |
|||
| PHYS-C6360 | Johdatus ydinenergiatekniikkaan | 5 | III-IV Finnish |
| PHYS-C0360 | Säteilyfysiikka ja -turvallisuus | 5 | I-II Finnish |
| PHYS-E0460 | Introduction to Reactor Physics D | 5 | I-II English |
| PHYS-E0463 | Fusion Energy Technology D | 5 | III-IV English |
| PHYS-E6574 | Radiation Damage in Materials D | 5 | I-II English |
Elective coursesChoose additional courses from the following list, or from the core courses above, until the minimum requirement of 20 ECTS or 25 ECTS is met. |
|||
Physics-oriented courses: |
|||
| PHYS-E0562 | Nuclear Engineering, Advanced Course D | 5 | IV-V English |
| PHYS-E0461 | Introduction to Plasma Physics for Fusion and Space Applications D | 5 | I-II English |
| PHYS-E0565 | Programming Course on Monte Carlo Particle Transport Simulations D | 5 | I-II English |
| PHYS-E0544 |
Individual Studies in Physics The contents and requirements for the individual studies need to be agreed with a professor |
1–10 | I-Summer English |
Organization and systems -oriented courses: |
|||
| MEC-E3004 | Safety Management in Complex Sociotechnical Systems | 5 |
2026-2027: no teaching 2027-2028: IV-V English |
| MS-E2117 | Riskianalyysi D | 5 | III-IV Finnish |
Engineering-oriented courses: |
|||
| MEC-E1020 | Fluid Dynamics | 5 | II English |
| AAE-E2001 | Computational Fluid Dynamics D | 5 | III-IV English |
| CIV-E3050 | Fire Dynamics and Simulation D | 5 | III English |
| ELEC-E8413 | Power Systems | 5 | I-II English |
| ELEC-E8406 | Electricity Distribution and Markets | 5 | III-IV English |
| MEC-E6001 | Engineering Metals and Alloys | 5 | V English |
| MEC-E6003 | Materials Safety D | 5 | I English |
| MEC-E6007 | Mechanical Testing of Materials | 5 | IV-V English |
| MEC-E6005 | Engineering Materials Seminar | 5 | V English |
Suitable courses from ENEN members (international studies) are agreed on separately.
Applying to the Aalto Nuclear Safety Minor
You can apply to the Aalto Nuclear Safety minor (master level) at any time.
Instructions on how to apply:
- Add the ANS minor to your Personal Study Plan (HOPS).
- Contact the professor of your major or the planning officer of your degree programme to make sure that they approve including ANS in your personal study plan and your degree.
- Send your study plan as a PDF file via email to the professor in charge of ANS and agree on a short face-to-face discussion about the study plan.
- Apply/register for each individual course separately. Different courses have different application procedures and deadlines, so read the course web pages carefully.
Please note the following:
ANS does NOT guarantee that you are admitted to all courses that are part of your study plan. Always contact your degree programme staff or your professor to make sure that they approve including ANS in your study plan and your degree. Each student is personally responsible for obtaining this approval.
Previous curricula
Code: SCI3074
Extent: 20–25 ECTS
Curriculum: 2024–2026
Level: Advanced studies
Language of learning: English Finnish
Theme: Advanced energy solutions Materials and sustainable use of natural resources
Target group: Students at schools of technology
Teacher in charge: Andrea Sand
Administrative contact: Sini Autti
Organising department: Department of Applied Physics
School: School of Science
Prerequisites: BSc in science or engineering
Quotas and restrictions: No quotas. The minor is targeted only at master students.
Application process: See detailed information at the end of the description.
Content and structure of the minor
About the minor
Description of the minor
Goal
The goal of the Aalto Nuclear Safety minor is to provide the student with a multidisciplinary view on nuclear safety engineering topics from the engineering perspective both in national and international contexts. The student will gain complementary knowledge and cross-disciplinary insights into a range of topics related to nuclear energy technologies, enabled through studies extending to other engineering disciplines than those of the student’s chosen major.
Scope
Finland and the EU are strongly committed to the safe and efficient use of nuclear energy as a part of targeting carbon-neutral society. The demand in the nuclear energy sector in Finland for personnel holding a Master’s degree will increase by 10% up to the year 2030, according to a 2017-18 survey of competence in Finland conducted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. Future demand for experts holding a Master's degree is estimated to be highest in areas related to R&D and planning in nuclear waste management, nuclear and particle physics, automation and control room, electrical engineering, process engineering, and operator duties. In universities and research institutes, the need for Master’s degree holders is expected to increase by as much as 20%, with emphasis on the fields of particle physics, material engineering, and radiochemistry.
The Aalto Nuclear Safety minor (ANS) is an elective minor for students of the Aalto University schools of technology (School of Science, School of Engineering, School of Chemical Technology, School of Electrical Engineering). Studies in the minor are tailored for each student to complement their major studies in the most effective way.
Collaboration
The minor is organized in close collaboration between the schools of technology. The contact persons for each school are: Prof. Andrea Sand (SCI), Prof. Mikael Rinne (ENG), Prof. Matti Lehtonen (ELEC).
In the national context, selected courses provided by Lappeenranta University of Technology and the Laboratory of Radiochemistry of the University of Helsinki can be included in the minor (see details below). Internationally, students in the minor can take courses available through the European Nuclear Education Network ENEN (http://www.enen.eu). An additional benefit provided by ENEN is the European Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering Certification EMSNE (requires a 300 ECTS-MSc-level degree where 60 ECTS are in nuclear sciences and technology, preferably engineering including a MSc thesis project in the nuclear field, and 20 ECTS need to be earned in a country other than that of the home university).
Intented learning outcomes
After successfully completing this minor, the student will be able to
- critically evaluate challenges and opportunities in nuclear energy technology
- identify key safety requirements of nuclear energy production
- assess and convey his or her own skills and knowledge in relation to the nuclear industry
Content description
The ANS minor has a two-level structure. The first part includes one compulsory course common to all students. The Nuclear competence portfolio is compiled by the student after the rest of the minor studies are completed. The credits for the portfolio can be awarded only after all the other courses towards the minor have been passed. In addition, at least one course should be selected from the core list of courses.
The second part consists of courses provided by several MSc programmes, with the option of also including courses offered at other Finnish universities or abroad. The latter can be registered as individual studies as agreed upon with the professor in charge of the minor. The students will choose an additional 14–19 ECTS from the course list, so as to meet the required extent of 20/25 ECTS. Note that individual courses may have special prerequisites, group size limits and separate application procedures. The course list needs to be agreed on with the professor in charge of the ANS minor. Also other nuclear-relevant courses may be included, as agreed on with the professor in charge of the ANS minor.
Content
| Code | Course name | ECTS | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory courses 6 ECTS |
|||
| PHYS-E0564 | Nuclear competence portfolio D | 1 | I-V |
In addition, (at least) one course from the following core courses should be selected |
|||
| PHYS-C6360 | Johdatus ydinenergiatekniikkaan* | 5 | III-IV |
| PHYS-C0360 | Säteilyfysiikka ja -turvallisuus* | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0460 | Introduction to Reactor Physics D | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0463 | Fusion Energy Technology D | 5 | III-IV |
| PHYS-E6574 | Radiation damage in materials D | 5 | I-II |
Elective coursesChoose additional courses from the following list, or from the core courses above, until the minimum requirement of 20 ECTS or 25 ECTS is met. |
|||
Physics-oriented courses: |
|||
| PHYS-E0562 | Nuclear Engineering, advanced course D | 5 | IV-V |
| PHYS-E0461 | Introduction to Plasma Physics for Fusion and Space Applications D | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0565 | Programming course on Monte Carlo particle transport simulations D | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0544 |
Individual Studies in Physics The contents and requirements for the individual studies need to be agreed with a professor |
1–10 | I, II, III, IV |
Organization and systems -oriented courses: |
|||
| MEC-E3004 | Safety Management in Complex Sociotechnical Systems | 5 | IV-V |
| MS-E2117 | Riskianalyysi D* | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-C1230 | Säätötekniikka* | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-E8110 | Automation Software Synthesis and Analysis D | 5 | IV-V |
Engineering-oriented courses: |
|||
| EKO-C2001 | Termodynamiikan ja lämmönsiirron perusteet* | 5 | I-II |
| EKO-C1016 | Termiset voimalaitokset ja uusiutuva energia* | 5 | I-II |
| MEC-E1020 | Fluid Dynamics | 5 | I |
| AAE-E2001 | Computational Fluid Dynamics D | 5 | III-IV |
| AAE-E3006 | Energy Markets | 5 | I |
| CIV-E3050 | Fire Dynamics and Simulation D | 5 | III |
| ELEC-C8002 | Sähköenergiajärjestelmät | 5 | IV-V |
| ELEC-E8413 | Power Systems | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E8406 | Electricity Distribution and Markets | 5 | III-IV |
| MEC-E6003 | Materials Safety D | 5 | I |
| MEC-E6004 | Non-destructive Testing D | 5 | II |
* Teaching language is Finnish
Examples of suitable courses from other Finnish universities (available through the flexible study right (JOO) if the school of the student approves the JOO application) are listed in the following. Note that individual courses may have special prerequisites, group size limits and separate application procedures.
| Code | Course name | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
Thermal hydraulics, Lappeenranta University of Technology: |
||
| BH30A1901 | Theoretical Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics | 3 |
| BH30A2001 | Computational Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics | 3 |
| BH30A2200 | Experimental Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics | 3 |
Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, University of Helsinki: |
||
| KEM316 | Chemistry and Analysis of Radionuclides | 5 |
| KEM352 | Chemistry of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle | 5 |
Suitable courses from ENEN members (international studies) are agreed on separately.
Applying to the Aalto Nuclear Safety Minor
You can apply to the Aalto Nuclear Safety minor (master level) at any time.
Instructions on how to apply:
- Add the ANS minor to your Personal Study Plan (HOPS).
- Contact the professor of your major or the planning officer of your degree programme to make sure that they approve including ANS in your personal study plan and your degree.
- Send your study plan as a PDF file via email to the professor in charge of ANS and agree on a short face-to-face discussion about the study plan.
- Apply/register for each individual course separately. Different courses have different application procedures and deadlines, so read the course web pages carefully.
Please note the following:
ANS does NOT guarantee that you are admitted to all courses that are part of your study plan. Always contact your degree programme staff or your professor to make sure that they approve including ANS in your study plan and your degree. Each student is personally responsible for obtaining this approval.
Basic information
Code: SCI3074
Extent: 20–25 ECTS
Language of instruction: English Finnish
Level: Masters
Theme: Advanced energy solutions Materials and sustainable use of natural resources
Curriculum: 2022–2024
Target group: Students at schools of technology
Teacher in charge: Andrea Sand
Administrative contact: Emma Perilä
Organising department: Department of Applied Physics
Prerequisites: BSc in science or engineering
Quotas and restrictions: No quotas. The minor is targeted only at master students.
Application process: See detailed information at the end of the description.
Content and structure of the minor
Goal
The goal of the Aalto Nuclear Safety minor is to provide the student with a multidisciplinary view on nuclear safety from the engineering perspective both in national and international contexts.
Scope
Finland and the EU are strongly committed to the safe and efficient use of nuclear energy as a part of targeting carbon-neutral society. Depending on the progress of the ongoing and planned projects, the need for personnel with higher education in the nuclear energy sector in Finland is 1200–2400 people during 2015–2025.
The Aalto Nuclear Safety minor (ANS) is an elective minor for students of the Aalto University schools of technology (School of Science, School of Engineering, School of Chemical Technology, School of Electrical Engineering). Studies in the minor are tailored for each student to complement their major studies in the most effective way. The main goal is to provide the student with complementary knowledge on the specific issues related to nuclear energy and nuclear safety in other engineering disciplines than those of the major.
Collaboration
The minor is organised in close collaboration between the schools of technology. The contact persons for each school are: Prof. Andrea Sand (SCI), Prof. Mikael Rinne (ENG), Prof. Matti Lehtonen (ELEC).
In the national context, selected courses provided by Lappeenranta University of Technology and the Laboratory of Radiochemistry of the University of Helsinki can be included in the minor (see details below). Internationally, students in the minor can take courses available through the European Nuclear Education Network ENEN (http://www.enen.eu). An additional benefit provided by ENEN is the European Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering Certification EMSNE (requires a 300 ECTS-MSc-level degree where 60 ECTS are in nuclear sciences and technology, preferably engineering including a MSc thesis project in the nuclear field, and 20 ECTS need to be earned in a country other than that of the home university).
Structure of the minor
The ANS minor has a two-level structure. The first part contains two courses common to all students. The credits for the portfolio can be awarded only after all the other courses towards the minor have been passed.
The second part consists of courses provided by several MSc programmes. The students will choose 14–24 credits from the course list, so as to meet the required extent of 20/25 cr. Note that individual courses may have special prerequisites, group size limits and separate application procedures. The course list needs to be agreed on with the professor in charge of the ANS minor. Also other nuclear-relevant courses may be included, as agreed on with the professor in charge of the ANS minor.
Compulsory courses 6 cr
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS-C6360 * | Johdatus ydinenergiatekniikkaan | 5 | III-IV |
| PHYS-E0564 | Nuclear competence portfolio | 1 | I-V |
* If this course or equivalent knowledge has already been included in the BSc degree (in the latter case approval of the professor in charge of the ANS minor required), there is no need for replacement courses. If needed, the course can be passed in English through individual assignments.
Elective courses
Choose courses from the following list until the minimum requirement of 20 cr or 25 cr is met.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics-oriented courses: | |||
| PHYS-C0360 | Säteilyfysiikka ja -turvallisuus | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0460 | Introduction to Reactor Physics | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0463 | Fusion Energy Technology | 5 | III-IV |
| PHYS-E0562 | Nuclear Engineering, advanced course | 5 | IV-V |
| PHYS-E6574 | Radiation damage in materials | 5 | IV-V |
| PHYS-E0461 | Introduction to Plasma Physics for Fusion and Space Applications | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0565 | Programming course on Monte Carlo particle transport simulations | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0544 |
Individual Studies in Physics The contents and requirements for the individual studies need to be agreed with a professor |
1–10 | I, II, III, IV |
| Organization and systems -oriented courses: | |||
| MEC-E3004 | Safety Management in Complex Sociotechnical Systems | 5 | IV-V |
| MS-E2117 | Riskianalyysi | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-C1230 | Säätötekniikka | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-E8110 | Automation Software Synthesis and Analysis | 5 | IV-V |
| Engineering-oriented courses: | |||
| EKO-C2001 | Termodynamiikan ja lämmönsiirron perusteet | 5 | I-II |
| EEN-E1020 | Heat Transfer | 5 | II |
| AAE-E2001 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 5 | III-IV |
| AAE-E3006 | Energy Markets | 5 | I |
| CIV-E3050 | Fire Dynamics and Simulation | 5 | III |
| ELEC-C8001 | Sähköenergiatekniikka | 5 | IV-V |
| ELEC-E8413 | Power Systems | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E8406 | Electricity Distribution and Markets | 5 | III-IV |
| MEC-E6003 | Materials Safety D | 5 | I |
| MEC-E6004 | Non-destructive Testing D | 5 | II |
| MEC-E1070 | Selection of Engineering Materials | 5 | I |
Examples of suitable courses from other Finnish universities (available through the flexible study right (JOO) if the school of the student approves the JOO application) are listed in the following. Note that individual courses may have special prerequisites, group size limits and separate application procedures.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal hydraulics, Lappeenranta University of Technology: | ||
| BH30A1901 | Theoretical Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics | 3 |
| BH30A2001 | Computational Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics | 3 |
| BH30A2200 | Experimental Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics | 3 |
| Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, University of Helsinki: | ||
| KEM316 | Chemistry and Analysis of Radionuclides | 5 |
| KEM352 | Chemistry of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle | 5 |
Suitable courses from ENEN members (international studies) are agreed on separately.
Applying to the Aalto Nuclear Safety Minor
You can apply to the Aalto Nuclear Safety minor (master level) at any time.
Instructions on how to apply:
- Add the ANS minor to your Personal Study Plan (HOPS).
- Contact the professor of your major or the planning officer of your degree programme to make sure that they approve including ANS in your personal study plan and your degree.
- Send your study plan as a PDF file via email to the professor in charge of ANS and agree on a short face-to-face discussion about the study plan.
- Apply/register for each individual course separately. Different courses have different application procedures and deadlines, so read the course web pages carefully.
Please note the following:
ANS does NOT guarantee that you are admitted to all courses that are part of your study plan. Always contact your degree programme staff or your professor to make sure that they approve including ANS in your study plan and your degree. Each student is personally responsible for obtaining this approval.
Basic information
Code: SCI3074
Extent: 20-25 cr
Language: English / Finnish
Teacher in charge: Mikko Alava
Administrative contact: Emma Perilä
Target group: The ANS minor is offered to all master-level students of the Aalto University schools of technology (SCI, ENG, ELEC, CHEM). International students are welcome.
Application process: See detailed information at the end of the description.
Quotas and restrictions: No quotas. The minor is targeted only for master students.
Prerequisites: BSc in science or engineering
Content and structure of the minor
Goal
The goal of the Aalto Nuclear Safety minor is to provide the student with a multidisciplinary view on nuclear safety from the engineering perspective both in national and international contexts.
Scope
Finland and the EU are strongly committed to the safe and efficient use of nuclear energy as a part of targeting carbon-neutral society. Depending on the progress of the ongoing and planned projects, the need for personnel with higher education in the nuclear energy sector in Finland is 1200 – 2400 people during 2015 – 2025.
The Aalto Nuclear Safety minor (ANS) is an elective minor for students of the Aalto University schools of technology (School of Science, School of Engineering, School of Chemical Technology, School of Electrical Engineering). It is run by the Aalto Nuclear Innovation and Safety program that joins the efforts across schools (http://www.aalto.fi/en/research/platforms/energy/studies/ #nuclear_program). Studies in the minor are tailored for each student to complement their major studies in the most effective way. The main goal is to provide the student with complementary knowledge on the specific issues related to nuclear energy and nuclear safety in other engineering disciplines than those of the major.
Collaboration
The minor is organised in close collaboration between the schools of technology. The contact persons for each school are: Prof. Mikko Alava (SCI), Prof. Sanna Syri (ENG), Prof. Jari Koskinen (CHEM), Prof. Matti Lehtonen (ELEC).
In the national context, selected courses provided by Lappeenranta University of Technology and the Laboratory of Radiochemistry of the University of Helsinki can be included in the minor (see details below). Internationally, students in the minor can take courses available through the European Nuclear Education Network ENEN (http://www.enen.eu). An additional benefit provided by ENEN is the European Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering Certification EMSNE (requires a 300 ECTS-MSc-level degree where 60 ECTS are in nuclear sciences and technology, preferably engineering including a MSc thesis project in the nuclear field, and 20 ECTS need to be earned in a country other than that of the home university).
Structure of the minor
The ANS minor has a two-level structure. The first part contains two courses common to all students. The credits for the portfolio can be awarded only after all the other courses towards the minor have been passed.
The second part consists of courses provided by several MSc programmes. The students will choose 14-24 credits from the course list, so as to meet the required extent of 20/25 cr. Note that individual courses may have special prerequisites, group size limits and separate application procedures. The course list needs to be agreed on with the professor in charge of the ANS minor. Also other nuclear-relevant courses may be included, as agreed on with the professor in charge of the ANS minor.
Compulsory courses 6 cr
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS-C6360 * | Johdatus ydinenergiatekniikkaan | 5 | III-IV |
| PHYS-E0564 | Nuclear competence portfolio | 1 | I-V |
* If this course or equivalent knowledge has already been included in the BSc degree (in the latter case approval of the professor in charge of the ANS minor required), there is no need for replacement courses. If needed, the course can be passed in English through individual assignments.
Elective courses
Choose courses from the following list until the minimum requirement of 20 cr or 25 cr is met.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics-oriented courses: | |||
| PHYS-C0360 | Säteilyfysiikka ja -turvallisuus | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0460 | Introduction to Reactor Physics | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0463 | Fusion Energy Technology | 5 | III-IV |
| PHYS-E0562 | Nuclear Engineering, advanced course | 5 | IV-V |
| PHYS-E0461 | Introduction to Plasma Physics for Fusion and Space Applications | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0565 | Programming course on Monte Carlo particle transport simulations | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0544 | Individual Studies in Physics | 1-10 (content to be agreed separately) | I, II, III, IV |
| Organization and systems -oriented courses: | |||
| MEC-E3004 | Safety Management in Complex Sociotechnical Systems | 5 | IV-V |
| MS-E2117 | Riskianalyysi | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-C1230 | Säätötekniikka | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-E8110 | Automation Software Synthesis and Analysis | 5 | IV-V |
| Engineering-oriented courses: | |||
| ENY-C2001 | Termodynamiikka ja lämmönsiirto | 5 | I-II |
| EEN-E1020 | Heat transfer | 5 | II |
| EEN-E2001 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 5 | III-IV |
| EEN-E3006 | Energy Markets | 5 | I |
| CIV-E3050 | Fire dynamics and simulation | 5 | III |
| ELEC-C8001 | Sähköenergiatekniikka | 5 | IV-V |
| ELEC-E8413 | Power Systems | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E8406 | Electricity Distribution and Markets | 5 | III-IV |
| MEC-E6003 | Materials Safety L | 5 | I |
| MEC-E6004 | Non-destructive Testing L | 5 | II |
| MEC-E1070 | Selection of Engineering Materials | 5 | I |
Examples of suitable courses from other Finnish universities (available through the flexible study right (JOO) if the school of the student approves the JOO application) are listed in the following. Note that individual courses may have special prerequisites, group size limits and separate application procedures.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal hydraulics, Lappeenranta University of Technology: | ||
| BH30A1901 | Theoretical Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics | 3 |
| BH30A2001 | Computational Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics | 3 |
| BH30A2200 | Experimental Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics | 3 |
| Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, University of Helsinki: | ||
| KEM316 | Chemistry and Analysis of Radionuclides | 5 |
| KEM352 | Chemistry of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle | 5 |
Suitable courses from ENEN members (international studies) are agreed on separately.
Applying to the Aalto Nuclear Safety Minor
You can apply to the Aalto Nuclear Safety minor (master level) at any time.
Instructions on how to apply:
1. Add the ANS minor to your Personal Study Plan (HOPS).
2. Contact the professor of your major or the planning officer of your degree programme to make sure that they approve including ANS in your personal study plan and your degree.
3. Send your study plan as a PDF-file via email to the professor in charge of ANS and agree on a short face-to-face discussion about the study plan.
4. Apply/register for each individual course separately. Different courses have different application procedures and deadlines so read the course web pages carefully.
Please note the following:
ANS does NOT guarantee that you are admitted on all courses that are part of your study plan. Always contact your degree programme staff or your professor to make sure that they approve including ANS in your study plan and your degree. Each student is personally responsible for obtaining this approval.
Basic information
Code: SCI3074
Extent: 20-25 cr
Language: English / Finnish
Teacher in charge: Mikko Alava
Administrative contact: Emma Perilä
Target group: The ANS minor is offered to all master-level students of the Aalto University schools of technology (SCI, ENG, ELEC, CHEM). International students are welcome.
Application process: See detailed information at the end of the description.
Quotas and restrictions: No quotas. The minor is targeted only for master students.
Prerequisites: BSc in science or engineering
Content and structure of the minor
Goal
The goal of the Aalto Nuclear Safety minor is to provide the student with a multidisciplinary view on nuclear safety from the engineering perspective both in national and international contexts.
Scope
Finland and the EU are strongly committed to the safe and efficient use of nuclear energy as a part of targeting carbon-neutral society. Depending on the progress of the ongoing and planned projects, the need for personnel with higher education in the nuclear energy sector in Finland is 1200 – 2400 people during 2015 – 2025.
The Aalto Nuclear Safety minor (ANS) is an elective minor for students of the Aalto University schools of technology (School of Science, School of Engineering, School of Chemical Technology, School of Electrical Engineering). It is run by the Aalto Nuclear Innovation and Safety program that joins the efforts across schools (http://www.aalto.fi/en/research/platforms/energy/studies/ #nuclear_program). Studies in the minor are tailored for each student to complement their major studies in the most effective way. The main goal is to provide the student with complementary knowledge on the specific issues related to nuclear energy and nuclear safety in other engineering disciplines than those of the major.
Collaboration
The minor is organised in close collaboration between the schools of technology. The contact persons for each school are: Prof. Filip Tuomisto (SCI), Prof. Sanna Syri (ENG), Prof. Simo-Pekka Hannula (CHEM), Prof. Liisa Haarla (ELEC).
In the national context, selected courses provided by Lappeenranta University of Technology and the Laboratory of Radiochemistry of the University of Helsinki can be included in the minor (see details below). Internationally, students in the minor can take courses available through the European Nuclear Education Network ENEN (http://www.enen.eu). An additional benefit provided by ENEN is the European Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering Certification EMSNE (requires a 300 ECTS-MSc-level degree where 60 ECTS are in nuclear sciences and technology, preferably engineering including a MSc thesis project in the nuclear field, and 20 ECTS need to be earned in a country other than that of the home university).
Structure of the minor
The ANS minor has a two-level structure. The first part contains two courses common to all students. The credits for the portfolio can be awarded only after all the other courses towards the minor have been passed.
The second part consists of courses provided by several MSc programmes. The students will choose 14-24 credits from the course list, so as to meet the required extent of 20/25 cr. Note that individual courses may have special prerequisites, group size limits and separate application procedures. The course list needs to be agreed on with the professor in charge of the ANS minor. Also other nuclear-relevant courses may be included, as agreed on with the professor in charge of the ANS minor.
Compulsory courses 6 cr
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS-C6360 * | Johdatus ydinenergiatekniikkaan | 5 | III-IV |
| PHYS-E0564 | Nuclear competence portfolio | 1 | I-V |
* If this course or equivalent knowledge has already been included in the BSc degree (in the latter case approval of the professor in charge of the ANS minor required), there is no need for replacement courses. If needed, the course can be passed in English through individual assignments.
Elective courses
Choose courses from the following list until the minimum requirement of 20 cr or 25 cr is met.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics-oriented courses: | |||
| PHYS-C0360 | Säteilyfysiikka ja -turvallisuus | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0460 | Introduction to Reactor Physics | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0463 | Fusion Energy Technology | 5 | III-IV |
| PHYS-E0562 | Nuclear Engineering, advanced course | 5 | IV-V |
| PHYS-E0461 | Introduction to Plasma Physics for Fusion and Space Applications | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0565 | Programming course on Monte Carlo particle transport simulations | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0566 | Advanced Course in Plasma Physics with Computational Emphasis | 5 | III-V |
| PHYS-E0544 | Individual Studies in Physics | 1-10 (content to be agreed separately) | I, II, III, IV |
| Organization and systems -oriented courses: | |||
| TU-E3150 | Safety Management in Complex Sociotechnical Systems | 5 | IV-V |
| TU-E3020 | Knowledge Management in Practice | 5 | I-II |
| TU-E3030 | Collaboration in Networks | 5 | I-II |
| MS-E2117 | Riskianalyysi | 5 | III-IV |
| CS-E4520 | Computer-Aided Verification and Synthesis | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-C1230 | Säätötekniikka | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-E8110 | Automation Software Synthesis and Analysis | 5 | IV-V |
| Engineering-oriented courses: | |||
| ENY-C2001 | Termodynamiikka ja lämmönsiirto | 5 | I-II |
| EEN-E1020 | Heat transfer | 5 | II |
| EEN-E2001 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 5 | III-IV |
| EEN-E3006 | Energy Markets | 5 | I |
| CIV-E3050 | Fire dynamics and simulation | 5 | III |
| ELEC-C8001 | Sähköenergiatekniikka | 5 | IV-V |
| ELEC-E8413 | Power Systems | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E8406 | Electricity Distribution and Markets | 5 | III-IV |
| CHEM-E5215 | Materials for Nuclear Power Plants | 5 | III-IV |
| MEC-E6003 | Materials Safety L | 5 | I |
| MEC-E6004 | Non-destructive Testing L | 5 | II |
| MEC-E1070 | Selection of Engineering Materials | 5 | I |
Examples of suitable courses from other Finnish universities (available through the flexible study right (JOO) if the school of the student approves the JOO application) are listed in the following. Note that individual courses may have special prerequisites, group size limits and separate application procedures.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal hydraulics, Lappeenranta University of Technology: | ||
| BH30A1900 | Thermal Hydraulics of Nuclear Power Plants | 3 |
| BH30A2000 | Modelling of Thermal Hydraulics of Nuclear Power Plants | 3 |
| BH30A2200 | Experimental Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics | 3 |
| Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, University of Helsinki: | ||
| KEM316 | Chemistry and Analysis of Radionuclides | 5 |
| KEM352 | Chemistry of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle | 5 |
Suitable courses from ENEN members (international studies) are agreed on separately.
Applying to the Aalto Nuclear Safety Minor
You can apply to the Aalto Nuclear Safety minor (master level) at any time.
Instructions on how to apply:
1. Add the ANS minor to your Personal Study Plan (HOPS).
2. Contact the professor of your major or the planning officer of your degree programme to make sure that they approve including ANS in your personal study plan and your degree.
3. Send your study plan as a PDF-file via email to the professor in charge of ANS and agree on a short face-to-face discussion about the study plan.
4. Apply/register for each individual course separately. Different courses have different application procedures and deadlines so read the course web pages carefully.
Please note the following:
ANS does NOT guarantee that you are admitted on all courses that are part of your study plan. Always contact your degree programme staff or your professor to make sure that they approve including ANS in your study plan and your degree. Each student is personally responsible for obtaining this approval.
Code: SCI3074
Extent: 20-25 cr
Language: English / Finnish
Teacher in charge: Filip Tuomisto
Target group: The ANS minor is offered to all master-level students of the Aalto University schools of technology (SCI, ENG, ELEC, CHEM). International students are welcome.
Application procedure: See detailed information at the end of the description.
Quotas and restrictions: No quotas. The minor is targeted only for master students.
Prerequisites: BSc in science or engineering
Content and structure of the minor
Goal
The goal of the Aalto Nuclear Safety minor is to provide the student with a multidisciplinary view on nuclear safety from the engineering perspective both in national and international contexts.
Scope
Finland and the EU are strongly committed to the safe and efficient use of nuclear energy as a part of targeting carbon-neutral society. Depending on the progress of the ongoing and planned projects, the need for personnel with higher education in the nuclear energy sector in Finland is 1200 – 2400 people during 2015 – 2025.
The Aalto Nuclear Safety minor (ANS) is an elective minor for students of the Aalto University schools of technology (School of Science, School of Engineering, School of Chemical Technology, School of Electrical Engineering). It is run by the Aalto Nuclear Innovation and Safety program that joins the efforts across schools (http://www.aalto.fi/en/research/platforms/energy/studies/ #nuclear_program). Studies in the minor are tailored for each student to complement their major studies in the most effective way. The main goal is to provide the student with complementary knowledge on the specific issues related to nuclear energy and nuclear safety in other engineering disciplines than those of the major.
Collaboration
The minor is organised in close collaboration between the schools of technology. The contact persons for each school are: Prof. Filip Tuomisto (SCI), Prof. Sanna Syri (ENG), Prof. Simo-Pekka Hannula (CHEM), Prof. Liisa Haarla (ELEC).
In the national context, selected courses provided by Lappeenranta University of Technology and the Laboratory of Radiochemistry of the University of Helsinki can be included in the minor (see details below). Internationally, students in the minor can take courses available through the European Nuclear Education Network ENEN (http://www.enen-assoc.org). An additional benefit provided by ENEN is the European Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering Certification EMSNE (requires a 300 ECTS-MSc-level degree where 60 ECTS are in nuclear sciences and technology, preferably engineering including a MSc thesis project in the nuclear field, and 20 ECTS need to be earned in a country other than that of the home university).
Structure of the minor
The ANS minor has a two-level structure. The first part contains two courses common to all students. The credits for the portfolio can be awarded only after all the other courses towards the minor have been passed.
The second part consists of courses provided by several MSc programmes. The students will choose 14-24 credits from the course list, so as to meet the required extent of 20/25 cr. Note that individual courses may have special prerequisites, group size limits and separate application procedures. The course list needs to be agreed on with the professor in charge of the ANS minor. Also other nuclear-relevant courses may be included, as agreed on with the professor in charge of the ANS minor.
Compulsory courses 6 cr
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS-C6360 * | Johdatus ydinenergiatekniikkaan | 5 | III-IV |
| PHYS-E0564 | Nuclear competence portfolio | 1 | I-V |
* If this course or equivalent knowledge has already been included in the BSc degree (in the latter case approval of the professor in charge of the ANS minor required), there is no need for replacement courses. If needed, the course can be passed in English through individual assignments.
Elective courses
Choose courses from the following list until the minimum requirement of 20 cr or 25 cr is met.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics-oriented courses: | |||
| PHYS-C0360 | Säteilyfysiikka ja -turvallisuus | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0460 | Introduction to Reactor Physics | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0463 | Fusion Energy Technology | 5 | III-IV |
| PHYS-E0562 | Nuclear Engineering, advanced course | 5 | IV-V |
| PHYS-E0563 | Fundamentals of Plasma Physics for Space and Fusion Applications | 5 | III-V |
| PHYS-E0565 | Programming course on Monte Carlo particle transport simulations | 5 | I-II |
| PHYS-E0544 | Individual Studies in Physics | 1-10 (content to be agreed separately) | I, II, III, IV |
| Organization and systems -oriented courses: | |||
| TU-E3150 | Safety Management in Complex Sociotechnical Systems | 5 | IV-V |
| TU-E3020 | Knowledge Management in Practice | 5 | I-II |
| TU-E3030 | Collaboration in Networks | 5 | I-II |
| MS-E2117 | Riskianalyysi | 5 | III-IV |
| CS-E4520 | Computer-Aided Verification and Synthesis | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-C1230 | Säätötekniikka | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-E8110 | Automation Software Synthesis and Analysis | 5 | |
| Engineering-oriented courses: | |||
| ENY-C2001 | Termodynamiikka ja lämmönsiirto | 5 | I-II |
| EEN-E1020 | Heat transfer | 5 | II |
| EEN-E2001 | Computational Fluid Dynamics | 5 | III-IV |
| EEN-E3006 | Energy Markets | 5 | I |
| CIV-E3050 | Fire dynamics and simulation | 5 | III |
| ELEC-C6001 | Sähköenergiatekniikka | 5 | IV-V |
| ELEC-E8413 | Power Systems | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E8406 | Electricity Distribution and Markets | 5 | III-IV |
| CHEM-E5215 | Materials for Nuclear Power Plants | 5 | III-IV |
Suitable courses from other Finnish universities (available through the flexible study right (JOO) if the school of the student approves the JOO application) are listed in the following. Note that individual courses may have special prerequisites, group size limits and separate application procedures.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal hydraulics, Lappeenranta University of Technology: | ||
| BH30A1900 | Thermal Hydraulics of Nuclear Power Plants | 3 |
| BH30A2000 | Modelling of Thermal Hydraulics of Nuclear Power Plants | 3 |
| BH30A2200 | Experimental Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics | 3 |
| Radiochemistry, University of Helsinki: | ||
| 55733 | Chemistry and Analysis of Radionuclides | 7 |
| 55741 | Chemistry of the Nuclear Fuel Cycle | 3 |
| 55745 | Chemistry of the Final Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel | 3 |
Suitable courses from ENEN members (international studies) are agreed on separately.
Applying to the Aalto Nuclear Safety Minor
You can apply to the Aalto Nuclear Safety minor (master level) at any time.
Instructions on how to apply:
1. Add the ANS minor to your Personal Study Plan (HOPS).
2. Contact the professor of your major or the planning officer of your degree programme to make sure that they approve including ANS in your personal study plan and your degree.
3. Send your study plan as a PDF-file via email to the professor in charge of ANS and agree on a short face-to-face discussion about the study plan.
4. Apply/register for each individual course separately. Different courses have different application procedures and deadlines so read the course web pages carefully.
Please note the following:
ANS does NOT guarantee that you are admitted on all courses that are part of your study plan. Always contact your degree programme staff or your professor to make sure that they approve including ANS in your study plan and your degree. Each student is personally responsible for obtaining this approval.