Radiation Physics and Applications of Isotopes
| Title | ΦΥΣΙΚΗ ΑΚΤΙΝΟΒΟΛΙΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΕΦΑΡΜΟΓΕΣ ΡΑΔΙΟΙΣΟΤΟΠΩΝ / Radiation Physics and Applications of Isotopes |
| Code | ΒΙΕ201 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Physics |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Alexandra Ioannidou |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40003071 |
Programme of Study: PROGRAMMA SPOUDŌN 2022
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2016 – 2017 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600036553
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600036553
- At the Website of the School: http://www.physics.auth.gr/courses/228
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Familiarisation with nuclear and non nuclear radiation
Study of applications of nuclear isotopes in geology, medicine, industry and agriculture
Writing reports and power point presentation
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to Nuclear Physics
Nuclear radiation, Fission and Fusion
Non nuclear radiation - Cosmic radiation
Nuclear Radiation detectors
Radio-dating methods
Radioisotope production methods
Applications of radionuclides in Geology, Medical Physics and Technology
Nuclear Energy, nuclear accidents and nuclear wastes
Principles of Radiation Protection
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 117 | 3.9 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 120 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Description
Final written exam: students are invited to reply in writing to a number of issues on the matter of the course.
Develop and presentations using Power Point. The tasks are optional and improve the student's score on the written exam
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
ΦΥΣΙΚΗ ΑΚΤΙΝΟΒΟΛΙΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΕΦΑΡΜΟΓΕΣ ΡΑΔΙΟΪΣΟΤΟΠΩΝ, Κ. ΠΑΠΑΣΤΕΦΑΝΟΥ, ΖΗΤΗ
Last Update
10-06-2016
