CHEM C146
Radiochemical Methods in Nuclear Technology and Forensics
Experimental illustrations of the interrelation between chemical and nuclear science and technology and nuclear forensics; radioactive decay and counting techniques; nuclear spectroscopy; fundamental radiochemical techniques; radiochemical separations techniques; tracers; activation analysis; forensic applications of radiochemistry; fusion, fission and nuclear reactors.
Topics
- Familiarize students with principles of nuclear and radiochemistry and its many important applications in our daily lives; provide hands-on training.
- A solid understanding of nuclear and radiochemistry; proficiency in safe handling of radioactive materials in the laboratory, and appreciation for the wide application of radiochemical techniques in chemistry, nuclear technology, and nuclear forensics.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Prerequisites & course information
{'preRequisiteCourse': '1030181', 'concurrentPrerequisit': False}; {'preRequisiteCourse': '1029201', 'concurrentPrerequisit': False}; {'preRequisiteCourse': '1029231', 'concurrentPrerequisit': False}
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027