Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| 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 | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | MELTEM DEĞERLİER GUIOT (mdegerlier@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The purpose of this lecture is to learn the radiation measurement techniques and gamma spectroscopy. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | She/he may have knowledge about the 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 compare the methods of the radioactivity measurement 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. |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-3 | She/he may have a detailed knowledge about the gamma spectrometer. |
PO-2 To solve problems utilizing scientific reasoning quantitative methods, and acquired knowledge and skills. 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-4 | She/he can select a gamma spectrometer to be installed in laboratory. |
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. |
Presentation |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Radioactivity and decay law; Decay process; Alpha decay; Beta decay; Gamma decay; Natural radioactive series and secular equilibrium; Interaction of radiation with matter; Radiation detection and measurement; Operating principle of the semiconductor detectors; Gamma spectroscopy; Energy calibration; Efficiency calibration; Determination and selection of the gamma photopeak; Calculation of the photopeak area and photopeak uncertainty. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Radioactivity and decay law | Lecture and presentation |
| 2 | Decay process | Lecture and presentation |
| 3 | Alpha decay | Lecture and presentation |
| 4 | Beta decay | Lecture and presentation |
| 5 | Gamma decay | Lecture and presentation |
| 6 | Natural radioactive series and secular equilibrium | |
| 7 | Interaction of radiation with matter | Lecture and presentation |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Radiation detection and measurement | Lecture and presentation |
| 10 | Operating principle of the semiconductor detectors | Lecture and presentation |
| 11 | Gamma spectroscopy | Lecture and presentation |
| 12 | Energy calibration | Lecture and presentation |
| 13 | Efficiency calibration | Lecture and presentation |
| 14 | Determination and selection of the gamma photopeak | Lecture and presentation |
| 15 | Calculation of the photopeak area and photopeak uncertainty. | Lecture and presentation |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Glenn F. Knoll.Radiation detection and measurement; John Willey &Sons | |
| 2 | Debertin, K., Helmer, R.G., 1988. Spectrometry with Semiconductor Detectors. North-Holland, Amesterdam. | |
| 3 | Gilmore G. Hemingway J. D. Practical Gamma-Ray Spectrometry John Willey &Sons | |
| 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 | 10 | 20 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 3 | 10 | 30 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 150 | ||