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This lecture covers various topics in nuclear engineering, including reactor technology, nuclear physics, fuel cycle, reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, nuclear safety principles, design basis accidents, and more. It also delves into advanced concepts like Generation-IV reactors and loss-of-coolant accidents. The instructor provides insights into emergency core cooling systems, ECCS redundancy, actuation procedures, and safety measures against severe accidents like the Fukushima disaster.