Syllabus for NUC-413-OL
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Radiation Interactions is an advanced undergraduate course, which builds upon fundamental concepts in radiation physics. It is a study of the interaction of charged particles with matter. The course serves two purposes. First, it reviews the physics of the atom, radioactive decay, and the interaction of radiation with matter. Second, it describes the methods of radiation detection, and radiation dosimetry and shielding.
After successfully completing Radiation Interactions, you should be able to:
You will need the following textbook to complete the work of the course. The textbook is available from the textbook supplier, MBS Direct. Atoms, Radiation, and Radiation Protection, by James E. Turner, 3rd ed. (Wiley, 2007). NOTE: Links to the course Study Guide are provided in individual modules.
Radiation Interactions is a three-credit, twelve-week course. The course is divided into 11 modules with associated readings. You are required to submit eleven (11) written assignments. You are also required to take two examinations: a midterm during Week 7 and a final during Week 12 of the semester. The Course Calendar specifies the lessons and assignments to complete and the order in which to complete them, as well as the timing of the exams. For the course's assignment modules (study assignments and written assignments), go to the Assignment Modules area of the course Web site.
Radiation Interactions has two (2) graded group study activities. There is also an ungraded but required discussion in Module 1 titled "Introductions." All class discussions take place on the class Discussion Board. Communication among fellow students and with the mentor is a critical component of online learning. Participation in the group study activities involves two distinct activities: an initial response to a discussion question and subsequent contributions as part of a group effort to formulate an answer. You will be evaluated on the quality and quantity of your participation, including your use of relevant course information to support your point of view, and your awareness of and responses to the postings of your classmates. Remember, these are group activities. Responses and comments should be properly proofread and edited, professional, and respectful. For additional information on online discussions, see Online Discussions in the Online Student Handbook.
Radiation Interactions has eleven (11) written assignments; one for each of the modules that make-up the course. Each written assignment tests you on the reading material assigned, and consists of definitions and a series of questions. For Modules Two, Seven, and Eleven you are additionally assigned problems to complete. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the Assignment Modules area of the course Web site, and read through the written assignment questions before you begin each lesson. Your answers to the assignment questions should be well developed and convey your understanding of the course materials. Prepare your written assignments using whatever word processing program you have on your computer. Include your name at the top of the paper, as well as the course name and code and the semester and year in which you are enrolled. Before submitting your first assignment, check with your mentor to determine whether your word processing software is compatible with your mentor's software. If so, you can submit your work as you prepared it. If not, save your assignment as a rich-text (.rtf) file, using the Save As command of your software program. Rich text retains basic formatting and can be read by any other word processing program. When satisfied that your assignment represents your best work, submit it to your mentor by means of the
>>View/Complete Assignment link provided at the bottom of the respective assignment page. Use the Browse button within this link to locate and attach your assignment file. Click This course requires you to take two examinations: a proctored midterm examination and an unproctored, online final examination. Midterm Examination
You are required to take a proctored midterm examination. The midterm examination covers the material presented in Modules 1-6 and consists of multiple choice questions and short answer questions. The examination is two hours in duration. It is closed-book, but you are permitted to use a non-progammable calculator. You may take the examination only during the designated exam week, at an approved location, and with an approved proctor. In this regard, you need to schedule your exam and submit your "Proctor Request Form" with the necessary documentation no later than the end of the first week of the semester (see Administrative Forms in the General Information area of the course Web site). For more information on scheduling examinations, see the section Examinations and Proctors in the Online Student Handbook. Final Examination You are required to take an online final examination. The final examination covers all the material presented in the course. It consists of multiple choice questions and short answer questions. The final examination is delivered online in Blackboard and will be made available to you during the final week of the course. It consists of multiple choice questions and short answer questions. The examination is two hours in duration. It is closed-book and you are on your honor not to cheat, but you are permitted to use a non-programmable calculator.
Your grade in the course will be determined as follows:
Letter grades for online participation, written assignments, and the final examination are based on the following numerical grades:
Note: To receive credit for the course, you must earn a letter grade of D or higher on the weighted average of all assigned course work (e.g., exams, assignments, projects, papers, etc.). You will receive a score of 0 for any work not submitted.
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