CHEM 4036
Introduction to the Atomic Nucleus
Introduction to the interaction of radiation with matter, the production and decay of radioactive nuclides, the structure and properties of nuclei, and various applications of nuclear science (including nuclear power) are all presented. Lectures will be in-person but a complete set of taped lectures will also be available. A weekly, in-person or remote, help session will be scheduled at a mutually agreed to time. There will be about 6 timed quizzes, one midterm and one final, all of which must be taken in-person on mutually agreed dates.
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2 or less hrs/week
The content is hard, nuclear science is not easy but it is so so so interesting. My favorite class ive taken thus far, made me want to go into nuclear physics
1/12/2025
He is accessible outside of class and willing to meet 1-on-1 if you are struggling. His class can require a lot of studying and reviewing outside of class though. He can be harsh with grading but there is also a generous curve, although this does depend on how well he thinks you understand the material. He tends to announce quizzes two days ahead
2/1/2022
It was a very difficult class, but he was very willing to meet with the students in the computer lab to make sure we were able to understand everything. If you are willing to spend approx 5 hours a week in the computer lab, this is a great class that aids in the understanding of many concepts taught in PChem.
1/11/2007
This man should not be teaching anywhere. He basically does not even make a pretense of attempting to explain chem concepts to undergrads. Compared with Regina Frey (God bless her), they are night and day. Chem is hard, he makes it incomprehensible. If I just wanted formulas, I read book.
3/28/2005