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Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - NUSC 342 D100

Introduction to Nuclear Science (3)

Class Number: 5882

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Mon, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Corina Andreoiu
    caa12@sfu.ca
    778-782-3946
    Office: SCC9073

  • Prerequisites:

    NUSC 341, with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of the Department. Recommended: MATH 251.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Review of nuclear properties and systematics. Properties of the nuclear force; shell model and structure of complex nuclei, nuclear decay via particle emission and spontaneous fission; experimental description of nuclear reactions; nucleon-nucleus and heavy ion reactions. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

Please note, this course outline was accurate at the time of publication but is subject to change.

Mode of Teaching:
3 lecture hours/week; 1 tutorial hour/week
Lecture: In-person at Burnaby campus
Tutorial: In-person at Burnaby campus

General Course Description: This course is a quantitative introduction to Nuclear Chemistry, Radiochemistry, Nuclear Physics, and properties and interactions of atomic nuclei. Topics include observables of the nucleus, nuclear forces, radioactive decay, and nuclear reactions.

Grading

  • Assignments 20%
  • Midterm 30%
  • Final Exam 50%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Walter D. Loveland, David Morrissey & Glenn T. Seaborg. Modern Nuclear Chemistry. 2nd Edition. 2017. Publisher: Wiley. ISBN: 9781119328483 

Available from the SFU Library: https://sfu-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/1u29dis/TN_cdi_askewsholts_vlebooks_9781119328483


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

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Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.