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| Code | ABL590 |
| Name | Radiation Detection and Measurement in Forensic Sciences |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall and Spring |
| 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 |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach the basic concepts and applications related to the detection and measurement of radiation in cases related to Forensic Sciences.
Course Content
In this course, radiation and its types, dose units, interaction mechanisms of radiation with matter, radioactive decay, detection and measurement of radiation, radiation measurement systems and radiation detectors, counting statistics and error analysis are covered.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite for this course.
Resources
Martin, J.E., (2013). Radiation and Radiation Protection Physics (Translation Book), Palme Publishing House, Ankara.
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. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knows crime scene investigation and evidence collection procedures | 2 |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Interprets the knowledge gained in the field by integrating it with the knowledge from different disciplines. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses statistical software that is frequently used in the field of Forensic Sciences. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the knowledge and research methods obtained in the field in solving forensic cases. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Takes responsibility by participating in teamwork | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 3 |
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 | ||