Unit 3: Basic Atomic Theory & Science
Learning Objectives: ANSI/ASNT CP-105- 2016 Section 2,3, 5 & 6
Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to define and understand the following:
- Review of Units 1 & 2
- ALARA
- Radiation Intensity units
- Time, Distance & Shielding…
- More Science: (2.0 Fundamental Properties of Matter)
- Isotopes
- Stable vs. Unstable atoms
- Radioactive half-life
- Radioactive Decay
- Specific Activity
- Fission
- Fusion
- More Math:
- Inverse Square Law
- Calculating Half-Life and Activity of Gamma Sources
Learning Activities:
- Lecture and discussion
Learning Resources:
- Units of measurement handout
- Glossary
Evaluation:
- Inverse SQ. Law Worksheet #1
- Article Review #4
