Advanced Radiation Physics I
Physics
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Radiation Physics I | FIZ517 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Recep Taygun GÜRAY
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Identify basic nuclear properties and outline their theoretical descriptions.
2) Define the nuclear structure and properties.
3) Apply quantum mechanical solutions of nuclear particles.
4) Explain the nuclear models.
5) Summarize and account for the main aspects of at least main applications of nuclear physics.
6) Solve problems similar to those discussed in the lectures.
7) Explain the decay modes and differences between various decay modes.
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| 7 | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Nuclear Physics
Course Contents
principles of nuclear and radiation physics, nuclear decays and radioactivity, radiation sources, natural and artificial radiation sources, alpha radiation, beta radiation, gamma radiation, X-rays, radioactive level conversions, nuclear reactions and accelerators,radiology, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine.
Weekly Schedule
1) Fundementals of Nuclear and Radiation Physics2) Nuclear decays and radioactivity
3) Nuclear decays and radioactivity
4) Radiation sources
5) Natural and manmaid radiation sources
6) Alpha radiation
7) Beta Decay
8) Gamma Decay
9) X-rays
10) Decays of radioactive series
11) Nuclear reactions and accelerators
12) Nuclear reactions and accelerators
13) Radiology
14) Radiothrephy, Nuclear Medicine
15) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Krane, K. S., Nükleer Fizik, Palme Yayıncılık, Ankara, 2002
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Demonstration
6) Self Study
7) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
70% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
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Total | 100% | ||||||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required