What is the lowest dose of radiation that can lead to cancer? Is it safe to live near a nuclear power plant? Can your home make you sick because of the presence of a natural radioactive gas called Radon? The module examines nuclear risks from a quantitative standpoint. After introducing the basics of nuclear power, we will learn the facts about nuclear risks and how they can be measured. The goal of the module is to provide students with the quantitative methods and the tools they need to be critically thinking citizens
Student Reviews
Anonymous AY22/23 Sem 1
About the Instructor
Prof is super knowledgeable, but maybe not the best teacher for those with no data/sci background.
Content (Structure/Organization)
Prof provides a really detailed syllabus on what the course will look like and what his expectations are. Would be valuable for students to give this a rigorous read-through and then decide whether or not the module is for them. Most of it is set in stone and not too flexible (ie. deadlines).
Accessibility
Almost abysmal.
Manageability of Workload
There are much more assessment components than your average already-heavy USP/NUSC modules, which can be quite frustrating (ie. audio recordings of discussions, mini outlines). Not many weekly readings but there are small assignments scattered throughout the semester combined with bigger submission pieces/milestones every 3 weeks or so.
Ease/Difficulty of Attaining Grades
The class size this semester was quite small and sci/data majors were clearly more advantaged. Prof has high expectations.
Learning Value/Recommendation
Lessons were dry. Was more interested in the nuclear aspect of the class but that was barely touched on.