Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 4 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | PHYSICS | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | DIFFERANTIAL EQUATIONS, NUCLEAR PHYSICS, RADIATION AND HEALTH PHYSICS, | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | MELTEM DEĞERLİER GUIOT (mdegerlier@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 the basic concepts of the reactor physics, reactor materials and reactor technology. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | She/he can know basic concepts relate to nuclear energy, operating principle of nuclear reactors, reactor types, about neutron, neutron sources and interaction of neutron, calculation of physically parameters in reactor and reactor kinetics. |
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. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | She/he can judge radiation safety and nuclear energy |
PO-1 To demonstrate their knowledge of the basic scientific principles and fundamental concepts and skills of the field.
PO-3 Communicate scientific ideas clearly and effectively. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | She/he can discuss the effects of nuclear reactors on the environment and compare nuclear energy with the other energy sources |
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 |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Fundamentals of neutron behaviour in nuclear reactor; Neutron diffusion and moderation of neutrons; Nuclear parameters and measurement of the neutron flux; Fission and chain nuclear reactions; Basic principle of nuclear reactor; Reactor materials; Classification of nuclear reactors and their types; Boiling water reactors; Pressurized water reactors; Gas cooled reactors; Heavy water reactors; Accelerator-Driven Systems (ADS); Radiation protection and shielding of the nuclear reactor; Reactor safety and environment. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Fundamentals of neutron behaviour in nuclear reactor | Lecture and presentation |
| 2 | Neutron diffusion and moderation of neutrons | Lecture and presentation |
| 3 | Nuclear parameters and measurement of the neutron flux | Lecture and presentation |
| 4 | Fission and chain nuclear reactions | Lecture and presentation |
| 5 | Basic principle of nuclear reactor | Lecture and presentation |
| 6 | Reactor materials | Lecture and presentation |
| 7 | Classification of nuclear reactors and their types | Lecture and presentation |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Boiling water reactors | Lecture and presentation |
| 10 | Pressurized water reactors | Lecture and presentation |
| 11 | Gas cooled reactors | Lecture and presentation |
| 12 | Heavy water reactors | Lecture and presentation |
| 13 | Accelerator-Driven Systems (ADS) | Lecture and presentation |
| 14 | Radiation protection and shielding of the nuclear reactor | Lecture and presentation |
| 15 | Reactor safety and environment | Lecture and presentation |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | P. F. Zweifel , Reactor Physics, 1973 | |
| 2 | W. Marshall, Nuclear Power Technology, 1985 | |
| 3 | J. J. Duderstadt, L. J. Hamilton, Nuclear Reactor Analysis 1976 | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Project equipment (overhead projector), laptop. | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 2 | 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 | 2 | 40 |
| 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 | 3 | 10 | 30 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| mid-term exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Own study for final exam | 3 | 10 | 30 |
| final exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 150 | ||