WKU Homeland Security Sciences Graduate Program: Curriculum: PHYS-570/571

• WKU HSS Program • Curriculum

• PHYS-570 • Nuclear and Radiological Detection / Remediation

Lecture: 3 hours

Corequisite: PHYS-571
Prerequisite: PHYS-560
An advanced study of the fundamental principles of nuclear physics and their applications for detection and remediation of nuclear and radiological threats.

• PHYS-571 • Nuclear and Radiological Detection / Remediation Laboratory

Laboratory: 1 hour

Corequisite: PHYS-570
Prerequisite: PHYS-560
Required for students enrolled in Physics 570 (Nuclear/Radiological Detection and Remediation). Students perform laboratory experiments in applications of nuclear physics for detection and remediation of nuclear and radiological threats. Students will gain experience in computerized data acquisition and data analysis using modern techniques and equipment.