Nuclear Physics

PHY-271 Nuclear Physics

The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of classical physics including mechanics, electrostatics and electromagnetic radiation; atomic physics; nuclear physics (nuclear structure, radioactivity and interaction of radiation with matter); reactor core physics (fission, neutron flux, neutron moderation and diffusion, reactor design analysis, and reactivity and reactivity coefficients); and reactor operations (sub-critical operations, startup and shutdown, reactor period, and operating characteristics).

Study Methods:
     Standard Prior Learning Assessment (PHY-271-PA) Aug 2009 Sep 2009 Oct 2009 Nov 2009 Dec 2009 Jan 2010 Feb 2010

Semester Hours: 3