CHEM 468 - Nuclear and Radiochemistry

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)

This course covers the fundamentals of nuclear and radiochemistry. Topics include: subatomic particles, radioactive decay (natural, alpha, beta, and gamma), the liquid drop model of the nucleus, fission, applications in radiochemistry and radiopharmacy, applications of radioactive isotopes in physics, chemistry, biology and medicine. Prerequisites: CHEM 263, at least one 300-level chemistry course and fourth-year standing.

CHEM 568 - Nuclear and Radiochemistry

3 units (fi 6)(SECOND, 3-0-0)

This course covers the fundamentals of nuclear and radiochemistry. Topics include: subatomic particles, radioactive decay (natural, alpha, beta, and gamma), the liquid drop model of the nucleus, fission, applications in radiochemistry and radiopharmacy, applications of radioactive isotopes in physics, chemistry, biology and medicine. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 468.