GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
NUCLEAR REACTOR PHYSICS/FIZ4010
Course Title: NUCLEAR REACTOR PHYSICS
Credits 3 ECTS 4
Semester 8 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Assoc.Prof.Dr. Erhan ESER
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/erhaneser
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  erhaneser@gmail.com
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
to give basic information about the interaction of radiation with matter
provide information on Reactors and detectors
to ensure preparation for graduate education for students who are interested in the topics included this course,






 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  must be taken Nuclear Physics I course
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  -
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  the principles of nuclear physics
2. Week  The principles of neutron physics,Slowing down of neutrons, Properties of the thermal neutron
3. Week  Fission
4. Week  The physical properties of the nuclear reactor
5. Week  The physical properties of the nuclear reactor
6. Week   criticality in homogeneous reactor
7. Week   criticality in homogeneous reactor
8. Week  Midterm Exam,
9. Week  Heterogeneous Reactors
10. Week  Heterogeneous Reactors
11. Week  Infinite multiplication factor, the minimum critical size
12. Week   control of nuclear reactor
13. Week  PWR reactor
14. Week  BWR reactor
15. Week  Other reactors
16. Week  Final
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Doç. Dr. Gürcü Gürcan YÜLEK, Nükleer Enerji ve Çevre, SEK Yayınları, 1994. John R. Lamarsh, Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Theory, Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc. 1966. Fehime BAYVAS, Radyoaktivite, Radyasyon ve Nükleer Enerji, MEB Yayını, 1989.
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  -
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
35
 Assignment
2
5
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
4
10
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
50
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
50
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
14
4
56
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
14
2
28
 Searching in Internet and Library
0
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
8
8
 Final and Studying for Final
1
10
10
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
102
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
4.08
 ECTS: 
4
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Concepts and ideas in physics can be examined with scientific methods,the problem may set out, analyze, research-based solutions can produce, can interpret and evaluate them.X
2Has an understanding of the scientific and professional ethics, this understanding can defend in any mediumX
3Can identify learning needs, can query, the knowledge and skills can evaluate an inquisitive approachX
4Inform in the environmental issues related to the field of physics, Ideas and proposals for solutions to the problems by supporting qualitative and quantitative data transfer will have the competenceX
5Computerized design can make for Industrial and Ar-Ge effortsX
6Have the ability to use modern devices and techniques that are necessary for Physics and its the applicationX
7Has self-development competencies by following the innovations and developments in the world in Physics and related science / technology fieldsX
8Group study can, plan and manage activities as needed.X
9Interdisciplinary issues may use the acquired knowledge and skillsX
10Natural phenomena scientifically can understand and Health / Medical Physics and Nuclear MedicineX
11Can understand and explain the methods and physics used in Health / Medical Physics and Nuclear Medicine, and can contributeX