PHYS8204 Fundamentals of Nuclear Radiation

Offered By	Physics Education Centre
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Physics
Offered in	First Semester, 2011 and First Semester, 2012
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	This course introduces the physical processes by which nuclear radiation interacts with matter, including with biological systems. Following on from this background, a range of topics will be covered, such as: The absorption of, and shielding from, nuclear radiation Radiation dosimetry Industrial and medical applications of nuclear radiation
Learning Outcomes	On completion of the program, graduates would be expected to have achieved: understanding of how nuclear radiation interacts with matter and be able to make an educated assessment of the effects nuclear radiation will have in different situations, including the exposure of biological systems. understanding of the wide range of medical and industrial applications which use nuclear radiation.
Indicative Assessment	Examination (40%) Assignments (60%)
Workload	Course delivery may be scheduled to follow on from other course, especially PHYS8201. Course may not run as per usual semester timetable. 2 lectures per week plus tutorials
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.
Areas of Interest	Physics
Eligibility	Bachelor degree
Requisite Statement	General science knowledge
Preliminary Reading	J. Lilley, Nuclear Physics, Wiley (2001).
Academic Contact	Dr Andrew Stuchbery

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