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| Code | FK0066 |
| Name | Radiation Physics and Applications-ll |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Yüksek Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
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| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the necessary concepts by defining radiation physics and to provide knowledge about the application areas of radiation.
Course Content
Radiation and Nuclear Interactions, Cross Section Calculation in Nuclear Reactions, Energy Applications of Radiation, Fission Energy and Nuclear Power Plants, Fusion Energy, Industrial Applications of Radiation, Academic and Scientific Applications of Radiation, Radiation Measurement and Dosimeters, Radiation Safety and ALARA Principle, Radiation Shielding.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Resources
Kenneth S. Krane, Introductory Nuclear Physics, 3rd Edition, Wiley, 1987. James E. Turner, Atoms, Radiation, and Radiation Protection,, 2007, Wiley-VCH GmbH. James E. MARTIN, Physics for Radiation Protection, Third Completely Updated Edition, Wiley, 2006. IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency), Radiation Protection and Safety of Radiation Sources: International Basic Safety Standards, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GSR Part 3, IAEA, Vienna (2011). Türkiye Atom Enerjisi Kurumu, Radyasyon, İnsan ve Çevre, 2009, ISBN: 978-975-8898-28-2.
Notes
Lecture notes, Lecture presentations, Related articles
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines Radiation Types and Nuclear Interactions. |
| LO02 | Explains the cross section in nuclear interactions. |
| LO03 | Defines Energy Applications of Radiation. |
| LO04 | Explains the use of Fission Energy and defines Nuclear Power Plants. |
| LO05 | Defines Fusion Energy. |
| LO06 | Defines Industrial Applications of Radiation. |
| LO07 | Defines Academic and Scientific Applications of Radiation. |
| LO08 | Defines Radiation Measurement and Radiation Dosimeters. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has sufficient infrastructure in various subjects of Physics. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Demonstrate the knowledge of appropriate mathematical techniques used in physics. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Interpret observational and experimental results. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the conceptual and practical knowledge acquired in the physics field at mastery level. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a knowledge about the logic of scientific research. | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Report the solution of a physics problem, experimental results or projects in a written format or orally. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Chooses and uses the necessary publications, books and methods for a scientific research. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Accesses a knowledge about a subject in physics, does literature search and uses other sources for this purpose. | 3 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Provides solutions to the problems encountered in the physics field applying research methods. | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform an independent research. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can perform group work effectively in a research or industrial projects. | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Becomes conscious of the necessity of lifelong learning. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | To keep track of the developments in physics and updates himself/herself invariably. | |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Shares his/her ideas and suggestions for solutions to the physical problems with experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. | |
| PLO15 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Can make an effective written or oral presentation of the results obtained in a study. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Makes use of the knowledge, problem solving and / or application skills acquired in the physics field in interdisciplinary studies. | 2 |
| PLO17 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has a foundation necessary to work in a research and development organizations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiation and Nuclear Interactions | Study from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Cross Section Calculation in Nuclear Reactions | Study from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Energy Applications of Radiation | Study from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Fission Energy and Nuclear Power Plants | Study from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Fusion Energ | Study from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Problem Çözme |
| 6 | Industrial Applications of Radiation | Study from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Academic and Scientific Applications of Radiation | Study from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Study from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Radiation Measurement and Dosimeters-1 | Study from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Radiation Measurement and Dosimeters-2 | Study from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Radiation Safety and ALARA Principle-1 | Study from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | Radiation Safety and ALARA Principle-2 | Study from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | Radiation Shielding-1 | Study from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Radiation Shielding-2 | Study from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 15 | General Review | Study from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Problem Çözme |
| 16 | Term Exams | Study from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Sözlü Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Study from source books and lecture notes, literature review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||