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| Unit | FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND LETTERS |
| PHYSICS PR. | |
| Code | IFZ218 |
| Name | Principles of Radiation Detection and Measurements |
| Term | 2017-2018 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Üniversite Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ZEHRA YEĞİNGİL |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ZEHRA YEĞİNGİL
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
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Course Goal / Objective
The purpose of this course is to teach the student for the radiation units, measurement techniques and various equipments of detection.
Course Content
In this course the equipments and the methods will be conducted for desciption of the detection of radiation and measurements
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. | |
| PLO02 | - | Evaluate the developmets in the field of Physics by using scientific methods and techniques. | |
| PLO03 | - | Combine the knowledge in the field of physics with the other scientific area. | |
| PLO04 | - | Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. | |
| PLO05 | - | Explain the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of physics. | |
| PLO06 | - | Reach the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. | |
| PLO07 | - | Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of physics. | |
| PLO08 | - | Design experiments in the field of physics. | |
| PLO09 | - | Inform the specialist or non-specialist groups, orally or in writing on issues related to physics. | |
| PLO10 | - | Use the information technologies in Physics area for their purpose. | |
| PLO11 | - | Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . | |
| PLO12 | - | Plan and manage the activities for the professional developments of emplyees under his/her responsibilities. | |
| PLO13 | - | Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. | |
| PLO14 | - | Know that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. | |
| PLO15 | - | Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds relationships ethically use information, communication technologies. Define necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improve himself/herself accordingly. | |
| PLO16 | - | Have knowledge of a foreign language at least monitoring developments in the field of physics. | |
| PLO17 | - | Know the importance of individual development. | |
| PLO18 | - | Monitor the developments in the field of physics, learn and evaluate in terms of social ethics. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Units and definitions, fast electron sources, heavy charged particle sources | Preparing the lecture at home, drawing the related pictures | |
| 2 | Ağır yüklü parçacıkların etkileşimi, gamma ıiınlarının etkileşimi, nötronların etkileşimi | Preparing the lecture at home, preparing some related slights | |
| 3 | Characterization of data, statistical models, error propogation | Preparing the lecture and some sample problems | |
| 4 | Simplified detector model, counting curves and plateaus, detection effeciency | Preparing the lecture at home, preparing some sample problems to solve | |
| 5 | The ionization process in gases, design and operation of DC ion chamber | Preparing the midterm exam at home | |
| 6 | Design features of proportional counters, Detection efficiency and counting curves | To repeat the previous lectures and the new subjects | |
| 7 | The Geiger discharge, fill gases, quenching, time behavior, The Geiger counting plateau | Preparing the lecture at home, drawing the related pictures | |
| 8 | Organic scintillators, inorganic scintillators | Preparing the lecture and some sample problems | |
| 9 | Photomultiplier tube characteristics, electron multiplication, the photocathode | Preparing the lecture at home, preparing some sample problems to solve | |
| 10 | General considerations in gamma ray spectroscopy, gamma ray interactions, properties of scintillators | Preparing the midterm exam at home | |
| 11 | Semiconductor detector configurations, semiconductors as radiation detectors, semiconductor properties | Preparing the lecture at home, drawing the related pictures | |
| 12 | Nuclear reactions of interest in neutron detection, Detectors based on the boron reaction | To repeat the previous lectures and the new subjects | |
| 13 | Counters based on fast neutron moderation, detectors based on fast neutron -induced reactions | Preparing the lecture at home, drawing the related pictures | |
| 14 | Sources of background, background in gamma ray spectra, shielding materials | Preparing the lecture at home, drawing the related pictures | |
| 15 | - | - | |
| 16 | - | - | |
| 17 | - | - |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |