Properties of the nucleus; radioactivity; decay kinetics; nuclear masses; theory of radioactive decay; nuclear reactions; radiochemistry; nuclear energy; hands-on demonstrations; applications to non-nuclear problems. Prerequisites: CHEM 322 or CHEM 327; CHEM 315 or CHEM 316 recommended; also taught at Galveston campus Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
Properties of the nucleus; radioactivity; decay kinetics; nuclear masses; theory of radioactive decay; nuclear reactions; radiochemistry; nuclear energy; hands-on demonstrations; applications to non-nuclear problems. Prerequisites: CHEM 322 or CHEM 327; CHEM 315 or CHEM 316 recommended; also taught at Galveston campus Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.