Course Description

This course provides an introduction to nuclear science and its engineering applications. It describes basic nuclear models, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, and kinematics; covers the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter, with an emphasis on radiation detection, radiation shielding, and radiation effects on …
This course provides an introduction to nuclear science and its engineering applications. It describes basic nuclear models, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, and kinematics; covers the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter, with an emphasis on radiation detection, radiation shielding, and radiation effects on human health; and presents energy systems based on fission and fusion nuclear reactions, as well as industrial and medical applications of nuclear science.
Learning Resource Types
Lecture Notes
Problem-solving Notes
Problem Sets
Exams with Solutions
A seven-color "donut" chart.
Typical radiation dose to US residents. (Image by Ryan Pavlovsky. Courtesy of Berkely RadWatch. Used with permission.)