PHY3206 Nuclear Physics

1999-2000

Code: PHY3206
Title: Nuclear Physics
Instructors: Staff of Foreign Host Institution
HE credits: 15
ECTS credits: 7.5
Availability: programmes F3Q4 and F3QK only
Level: 3
Prerequisites: none
Corequisites: none
Background Assumed: none
Duration: Fall or Spring semester
Directed Study: 45 lectures (approx)
Private Study: 105 hours (approx)
Supports Programme Aims: 1, 5, 6 and 12
Supports Programme Objectives: none

Assessment Methods

Mid-semester papers (1 hr) and a final examination (3 hrs)

Rationale

Nuclear physics is an important ara of application of the ideas of quantum physics with applications that have significant impact globally. This module provides a sound understanding of the physical principles behind these applications.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• explain the basic concepts of nuclear physics;
• be able to apply them to the spectra and stability of nuclear systems;
• describe the principles of fission and fusion.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures and problems sessions

Transferable Skills

Methods of detecting radiation.

Assignments

Follow host institution's conventions

Module Text

Not applicable

Supplementary Reading

Not applicable

Syllabus Plan and Content

1. Nuclear models and nuclear properties
2. Methods of detection
3. Radioactive decay (alpha, beta, gamma)
4. Nuclear reactions
5. Nuclear fission
6. Nuclear fusion

Recommended Module and Text in North America

Host Institution	Module	Text
Central Michigan	552 (Spring)	K Krane, Introductory Nuclear Physics
Iowa State
Kansas	741 (Spring)	K Krane, Introductory Nuclear Physics
New Mexico	540 (According to demand)

Feedback to Students

Follows host institution's conventions

Feedback from Students

In addition to using the host institution's systems, students can raise any matters of concern with the American Study Programme Co-ordinator.