Nuclear and Radiation Physics 3

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PHYS X302
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Course ID
207865
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Physics, Chemistry&Earth Scnce
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course extends the concepts of nuclear physics and theoretical and applied radiation physics.

  • Nuclear Physics
  • Radiation Physics

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe fundamental aspects of the structure of the nucleus, radioactive decay, nuclear reactions and the interaction of radiation and matter and explain them in terms of applicable principles of physics.
  • Apply knowledge of nuclear and radiation physics and appropriate mathematics to formulate solutions to problems.
  • Discuss the connection of nuclear and radiation physics with other physics disciplines - solid state, elementary particle physics, radiochemistry, astronomy.
  • Describe applications of nuclear and radiation physics in medical diagnostics and therapy, astrophysics, geology, archaeology and other fields.
  • Describe experimental techniques used (or developed) for nuclear physics purposes (logic circuits, gamma cameras, semiconductor detectors) and discuss their influence on the development of new technologies.
  • Explore an application of nuclear and/or radiation physics and communicate their understanding to a group of their peers in a short presentation.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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