Nuclear Fission includes the following learning objectives:

• Describe the process of induced nuclear fission and the subsequent chain reaction;
• Describe the basic construction of a nuclear fission reactor, including the role of the fuel rods, control rods and moderator;
• Describe the use of nuclear fission as an energy source;
• Calculate the energy released in simple nuclear reactions;
• Describe the peaceful and destructive uses of nuclear fission;
• Describe the environmental effects of nuclear waste and safety aspects of using nuclear fuel.