Objectives:

After completing this module, students will be able to describe the static properties of nuclei and the radioactive decay of certain nuclei.  Students will be familiar with the collective model and the shell model of the nucleus.  They will be able to describe fission, fusion, and principles of nuclear energy generation.

Nuclear decay:

• Nuclear properties

• Nuclear decay

• Nuclear models

Start:

• Class participation module 12 discussion

Complete:

• Assignment A12

Nuclear energy

Study the on-line material:

• Nuclear energy

• NMR

Complete:

• Assignment H12 and Extra Credit 12

• Lab 12

• Class participation module 12 discussion