Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / FİZ 438 - PHYSICS

Code: FİZ 438 Course Title: NUCLEAR PHYSICS II Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 5
Year/Semester of Study 4 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department PHYSICS
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites QUANTUM PHYSICS ,
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ŞEREF TURHAN (seref.turhan@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of this lecture is to give basic concepts of the radioactivity, decay process, the detection and measurement of the radiation.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 She/he can define basic concepts about the radiation, radioactivity and radioactivity measurement methods. PO-1 To demonstrate their knowledge of the basic scientific principles and fundamental concepts and skills of the field.
PO-2 To solve problems utilizing scientific reasoning quantitative methods, and acquired knowledge and skills.
PO-4 To Make measurements using laboratory equipment and perform calculations that verify physical principles explain how physical principles apply in given situations.
PO-7 In courses involving laboratory , the student will demonstrate the ability to collect and analyze data using suitable computer programs and to prepare coherent reports of his or her findings.
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 She/he can evaluate the results of the radioactivity. PO-1 To demonstrate their knowledge of the basic scientific principles and fundamental concepts and skills of the field.
PO-4 To Make measurements using laboratory equipment and perform calculations that verify physical principles explain how physical principles apply in given situations.
PO-7 In courses involving laboratory , the student will demonstrate the ability to collect and analyze data using suitable computer programs and to prepare coherent reports of his or her findings.
Examination
Presentation
LO-3 She/he can discuss the effects of the ionizing and non-ionizing radiation on the living. PO-1 To demonstrate their knowledge of the basic scientific principles and fundamental concepts and skills of the field.
PO-2 To solve problems utilizing scientific reasoning quantitative methods, and acquired knowledge and skills.
PO-3 Communicate scientific ideas clearly and effectively.
Examination
Presentation
LO-4 She/he can compare the radioactivity measurement methods in each other. PO-1 To demonstrate their knowledge of the basic scientific principles and fundamental concepts and skills of the field.
PO-4 To Make measurements using laboratory equipment and perform calculations that verify physical principles explain how physical principles apply in given situations.
PO-7 In courses involving laboratory , the student will demonstrate the ability to collect and analyze data using suitable computer programs and to prepare coherent reports of his or her findings.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Radioactive decay law; Quantum theory of radiative decay and types of decays; Natural radioactivity; Interaction of radiation with matter; Units for measuring radiation; Scintillation and semiconductor detectors; Count statistics; Basic alpha decay processes; Alpha decay spectroscopy; Fermi theory of beta decay; Beta spectroscopy; Electromagnetic radiation; Gamma decay; Gamma-ray spectroscopy.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Radioactive decay law Lecture and presentation
2 Quantum theory of radiative decay and types of decays Lecture and presentation
3 Natural radioactivity
4 Interaction of radiation with matter Lecture and presentation
5 Units for measuring radiation Lecture and presentation
6 Scintillation and semiconductor detectors Lecture and presentation
7 Count statistics Lecture and presentation
8 mid-term exam
9 Basic alpha decay processes Lecture and presentation
10 Alpha decay spectroscopy Lecture and presentation
11 Fermi theory of beta decay Lecture and presentation
12 Beta spectroscopy Lecture and presentation
13 Electromagnetic radiation Lecture and presentation
14 Gamma decay Lecture and presentation
15 Gamma-ray spectroscopy Lecture and presentation
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
Required Course instruments and materials
Project equipment (overhead projector), laptop. .

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 12 24
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 8 24
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 3 6 18
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 8 16
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 3 8 24
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 150