Information
| Unit | |
| Code | SD0297 |
| Name | Radiation and Application Areas |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Doç. Dr. SİBEL AKÇA ÖZALP |
| Course Instructor |
Doç. Dr. SİBEL AKÇA ÖZALP
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
Doç. Dr. SİBEL AKÇA ÖZALP (Bahar) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge) |
Course Goal / Objective
To teach the concept of radiation, its types and usage areas of radiation
Course Content
Atom, Nucleus, Energy and Radiation, Basic Radiation Physics, Radioactive Decays, Radioactivity and Radiation Sources, Radiation Units and Conversions, Interaction of Radiation with Matter, Nuclear Interactions, Nuclear Energy Applications: Fission, Nuclear Energy Applications: Fusion, Medical Applications: Rontgen, Computed Tomography, Medical Applications: Radionuclide Imaging, Radioteraphy, Industrial Applications, Academic and Scientific Applications, Radiation Protection Methods
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atom, Nucleus, Energy and Radiation | Related topics researched in the course book | |
| 2 | Basic Discoveries in Radiation Physics | Related topics researched in the course book | |
| 3 | Stability, alpha, beta, positron decay, electron capture, gamma decay | Related topics researched in the course book | |
| 4 | Radioactivity and Radiation Sources | Related topics researched in the course book | |
| 5 | Radiation Units and Conversions | Related topics researched in the course book | |
| 6 | Interaction of Radiation with Matter: photoelectric, compton event, double formation | Related topics researched in the course book | |
| 7 | Nuclear Interactions: photon, proton, neutron etc. reactions | Related topics researched in the course book | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Nuclear Energy: Nuclear fission | Related topics researched in the course book | |
| 10 | Nuclear Energy: nuclear fusion | Related topics researched in the course book | |
| 11 | Medical Applications: Rontgen, CT | Related topics researched in the course book | |
| 12 | Medical Applications: Radionuclide Imaging, Radiotherapy | Related topics researched in the course book | |
| 13 | Industrial Applications | Related topics researched in the course book | |
| 14 | Academic and Scientific Applications | Related topics researched in the course book | |
| 15 | Radiation Protection Methods | Related topics researched in the course book | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
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 |