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PHYS-4514: Introduction to Nuclear Physics

Description: Nuclear properties and nuclear interactions. Nuclear reactions and radioactive decays, including alpha, beta and gamma decays. Theoretical models of the nucleus and their interpretations. Experimental methods in nuclear physics. Applications, including nuclear power production.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: PHYS-3324

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 3

Average GPA: 3.83 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 85.50%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Marie Boer202494.2%3.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.902
Jonathan M Link202280.0%10.0%10.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.701

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W