Radiochemistry & Nuclear Chemistry
| Title | ΡΑΔΙΟΧΗΜΕΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΠΥΡΗΝΙΚΗ ΧΗΜΕΙΑ / Radiochemistry & Nuclear Chemistry |
| Code | Β02 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Chemistry |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 3rd / Doctorate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40002649 |
Programme of Study: PPS-Tmīma CΗīmeías (2016-sīmera)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VASIKOS KYKLOS | Elective Courses | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2019 – 2020 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600145561
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- General Knowledge
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
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/1/600145561
- At the Website of the School:
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge of the principles of Radiochemistry- Nuclear Chemistry
Knowledge of the experimental set up of Radiochemistry- Nuclear Chemistry
Practice in radiation measurements and analysis of the results
Knowledge of the principles techniques and applications of Radiochemistry-Nuclear Chemistry
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Generate new research ideas
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Structure and properties of the atomic nuclei. Radioactivity. Radioactive decay (α., β. and γ.decay, spontaneous fission). Radioactive equilibrium. Natural radioactivity. Interaction of the nuclear radiation with the matter. The measurement of the nuclear radiation. Nuclear reactions and the production of radioisotopes. The artificial fission and the nuclear fusion. The uranium cycle and the production of the nuclear power. Radiochemical and nuclear methods of analysis (radioanalytical chemistry). Radioactive tracers. Radioactive dating methods. Application of radioisotopes and radiations in the chemistry, medicine, biology and technology. The biological effects of the nuclear radiation. Elements of radioprotection.
Laboratory practice: Detection and measurement of nuclear radiation, measurement statistics, absorption of nuclear radiation by the matter, half-life determination of a short-lived radionuclide, alpha- and gamma-ray spectroscopy, natural radioactivity, X-ray fluorescence.
Keywords
Radioactivity, Nuclear reactions, spectroscopy
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
network, e-mail
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 26 | 1.0 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 16 | 0.6 | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | 2 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 44 | 1.8 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1/ «Ραδιοχημεία και Πυρηνικές μέθοδοι αναλύσεως» 978-960-319-107-0 W.D. Ehmann, D. E. Vance 12962
Last Update
14-06-2013
