ABL590 Radiation Detection and Measurement in Forensic Sciences

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code ABL590
Name Radiation Detection and Measurement in Forensic Sciences
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 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 Goal

To comprehend the basic information about radiation, radioactivity and radiation types, To teach the systems and measurement methods used in the detection and measurement of radiation in Forensic Sciences.

Course Content

Radiation and its types, Dose units, Mechanisms of radiation interaction with matter, Radyaoactive decay, Detection and measurement of radiation, Radiation measurement systems and radiation detectors, Count statistics and error analysis

Course Precondition

There is no prerequisite for this course.

Resources

Radiation and Radiation Protection Physics (James E. Martin)

Notes

Radiation Detection and Measurement Methods lecture notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Explains the importance of radiation and radioactivity in forensic sciences.
LO02 Explains the working principles and technical properties of radiation measurement detectors.
LO03 Summarizes the radiation detectors and their properties.
LO04 Tells the thermoluminescence (TL) and optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) methods.
LO05 Designs experiments in which radiation dose measurements are made with luminescence dosimeters.
LO06 Calculates the doses to which radiation workers are exposed.
LO07 Analyzes count statistics and error calculations in radiation measurements.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows current concepts in the field of Forensic Sciences. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends the relations between the areas of Forensic Sciences. 4
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Comprehends the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for the individual and society. 2
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows the concept of expertise and forensic procedural approach. 2
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Recognize the statistical methods that are frequently used in studies in the field of Forensic Sciences. 4
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows crime scene investigation and evidence collection procedures 4
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Interprets the knowledge gained in the field by integrating it with the knowledge from different disciplines. 5
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses statistical software that is frequently used in the field of Forensic Sciences. 4
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses the knowledge and research methods obtained in the field in solving forensic cases. 5
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Takes responsibility by participating in teamwork 4
PLO11 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Develops solutions for solving complex problems that may be encountered in the field of Forensic Sciences.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can lead in certain challenging Forensic circumstances include interdisciplinary ones.
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Follow the scientific meetings and researches in forensic area. 5
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Discusses current developments and studies with different groups in written, oral and visual formats. 3
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Uses current developments, information and practices in Forensic Sciences for the benefit of society. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Matter, atom, energy, radiation and radioactivity Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
2 Radiation Physics and Discoveries, Classification of Radiation, Radiation Dose Quantities and Units Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
3 Radioactive Decay and Interaction of Radiation with Matter Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
4 Radiation Detection, Measurement and General Features of Radiation Measurement Devices Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
5 Gas detectors: Ion chambers, Proportional counters and Geiger-Müller detectors, Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
6 Scintillation detectors, Semiconductor detectors, Gamma ray spectrum Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
7 Microrem meters, Alpha radiation monitoring, Beta radiation studies Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
8 Midterm Exam Reading books and literature Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım
9 Personnel dosimeters: Badge films, Luminescence dosimeters and Pocket dosimeters Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Calibration of luminescence dosimeters and dose calculations Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
11 Dose measurement and forensic reporting in radiation accidents Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
12 Radiation dose measurement methods at the crime scene and in the laboratory Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
13 Antiquity smuggling and age determination by luminescence methods Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
14 Crime scene forensic soil analysis with luminescence method Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Count statistics and error analysis Reading books and literature Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
16 Final Exam Reading books and literature Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım
17 Final Exam Reading books and literature Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav, Ödev, Proje / Tasarım


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 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 12 12
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 126
Total Workload / 25 (h) 5,04
ECTS 5 ECTS