Introduction to the Atomic Nucleus

3 units

Introduction to the interaction of radiation with matter, the production and decay of radioactive nuclides, the structure and properties of nuclei, and various applications of nuclear science (including nuclear power) are all presented. Lectures will be in-person but a complete set of taped lectures will also be available. A weekly, in-person or remote, help session will be scheduled at a mutually agreed to time. There will be about 6 timed quizzes, one midterm and one final, all of which must be taken in-person on mutually agreed dates.