JC4231 - Nuclear Reactor Physics | ||||||||||||
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| * The offering term is subject to change without prior notice | ||||||||||||
Course Aims | ||||||||||||
This course aims to give an overview of the physics of nuclear reactors and their behaviour.? It also introduces how chain reaction can be used to induce controlled rate of fission in fissile materials for energy generation in reactors.? Finally, it describes the factors that affect the design and behaviour of nuclear reactors. | ||||||||||||
Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information) | ||||||||||||
Continuous Assessment: 60% | ||||||||||||
Examination: 40% | ||||||||||||
Examination Duration: 2 hours | ||||||||||||
For a student to pass the course, at least 30% of the maximum mark for both coursework and examination should be obtained. | ||||||||||||
Detailed Course Information | ||||||||||||
| JC4231.pdf | ||||||||||||
