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CHEM 450. Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 008043 Grading Basis GRD

A study of the fundamentals of radioactivity in chemistry. Topics include the effects of radiation on matter, measurement of radiation, activation analysis, tracer studies and the nuclear fuel cycle. Applications of radioactive materials and radiation in industry and medicine will be described. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 132  and PHYS 250  or permission of the instructor.