Application of Nuclear Physics

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2025.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU006078
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD4-Use of information
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand atomic structure.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Explain Rutherford model with approximate sizes.
  • 1.2
    Summarise the nature of protons, neutrons and electrons.
  • 1.3
    Explain the term Isotope.
2

Understand the variation in stability of atomic nuclei.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Summarise and use terms proton number and mass number.
3

Understand radioactive decay, radiations and sources.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Explain the nature of the a, β decay and the a, β, y radiations.
  • 3.2
    Evaluate biological effects of these radiations.
4

Understand applications of radiation to medicine.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Explain one medical application of radiation.