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Title: M314, Nuclear and Particle Physics
Institution: Murdoch University, Australia

Level:
Degree, diploma, postgraduate.

Description:
This course is designed to present a unified view of nuclear and particle physics at an introductory level. Topics covered will include particle accelerators and methods of detection, radioactive decay, description of the nuclear force, nuclear structure and reaction theory. The particle physics section of the course will emphasise the role of conservation laws in discussing the classification of hadron spectra. Other topics include the quark model, weak interactions and features of high energy collisions.

Assessment is based on performance in written assignments, laboratory work and final examination.

Prerequisite: M211 Quantum Theory.

Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included:
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Graduate Diploma in Science (Physics)
Postgraduate Diploma in Physics.


Languages:
English

Media and methods employed: Face-to-face tutorials, telephone tutorials, audio cassettes, video cassettes.
Specially written materials, including guides for self-paced study, supported where possible and where appropriate by audio and video cassette tapes, special audio-visual equipment, face-to-face tutoring, telephone tutoring.

Administrative information:
This is a 1 semester course (15 weeks). Between 10-14 hours of study per week is required. It is a 3 point course.

Murdoch University is a member of WADEC (the Western Australian Distance Education Consortium). Copyright in all external mode course materials is held by Murdoch University and enquiries regarding access to, or purchase of, materials should be addressed in the first instance to the Director of External Studies, Murdoch University.


Classification:
070430 PHYSICS

Date: 21 December 1995 bb
Source: 1996 Handbook & Calendar

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