Studies in Radiation Physics – Dosimetry and applications
| Title | Σπουδές στην Φυσική ακτινοβολιών - Δοσιμετρία και εφαρμογές / Studies in Radiation Physics – Dosimetry and applications |
| Code | SPE-D4 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Physics |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Georgios Kitis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600013330 |
Programme of Study: Graduate Studies in SubAtomic Physics and Technological Applications
Registered students: 4
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 4 | 2 | 7.5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 7 |
| Total Hours | 91 |
| Class ID | 600286293
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Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600286293
- At the Website of the School: http://subatomic.physics.auth.gr
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will have come into contact with the physics of nuclear and atomic radiation and will have approached issues of isotope production through nuclear reactions. In addition, they will be familiar with radiation detection instruments and radioactive isotope determination techniques. They will be informed about the latest developments and research activity on issues related to the applications of radioisotopes in geology, medicine, industry. They will have understood the role of radioactive radiation in promoting growth and health worldwide, either through its application in the treatment of cancer, the diagnosis of various diseases, the development of new varieties of crops, the sterilization of medical supplies, or the provision of clean energy such as and other peaceful uses of radioactive sources in everyday life.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
Course Content (Syllabus)
Radioactivity (natural, artificial, exotic). Nuclear fission. Nuclear fusion. Nuclear radiation (alpha, beta, gamma). Non-nuclear radiation (delta, Bremsstrahlung, Cerenkov, Roentgen, Laser, microwave). Cosmic radiation. Nuclear radiation detectors. Radio dating. Natural applications of ionizing radiation. Radioisotope applications: (i) geology, (ii) medicine, (iii) industry, (iv) agriculture. Nuclear power (Nuclear Reactors, Nuclear Accidents, Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear Tests). Principles of radio protection. Methods of radioisotope production. The course also includes laboratory exercises.
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- 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
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
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Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
05-01-2021
