GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
NEUTRON PHYSICS/FIZ4013
Course Title: NEUTRON PHYSICS
Credits 3 ECTS 4
Semester 7 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
learn the properties of the free neutron, neutron physics principles, the neutron source
learn slowing down of neutrons, the properties of thermal neutrons
learn neutrons interact with matter, neutron detector
Learn the protection from neutrons.
 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  Modern Physics
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  The properties of the free neutron
2. Week  The principles of neutron physics
3. Week  Neutron Reactions: Nuclear Fission, Capture, Elastic scattering, inelastic scattering
4. Week  Nuclear Cross Sections, Characteristics ofNeutron Cross Sections
5. Week  Slowing down of neutrons, features of thermal neutrons
6. Week  Interactions with Matter of Neutron Beams, Differential Scattering Cross Sections,
7. Week  Elastic Scattering Kinematics, Physics of Fission Chain Reaction
8. Week  Midterm Exam
9. Week  Fission Chain Reactions for Neutron
10. Week  Multiplication Factor and Nuclear Criticality
11. Week  Kinetics of Chain Reactions
12. Week  The Neutron Transport Equation
13. Week  Neutron detection
14. Week  Neutron detection
15. Week  Neutron detection
16. Week   End-of-term exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  K.H.Beckurts; K. Wirtz, Neutron physics, Springer-Verlag, 1964. Raymond L. Murray., Introduction to Nuclear Engineering,Prentice-Hall,INC.1954. Duderstadt J.J. and Martin W.R., Transport Theory, Wiley , New York,1979 Bell George I. and Glasstone Samuel, Nuclear Reactor Theory, Krieger Publishing Company, 1985. Lamarsh John R., Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Theory , Amer Nuclear Society; ISBN: 0894480405; September 2002.
 -- 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
3
42
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
12
3
36
 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
10
10
 Final and Studying for Final
1
10
10
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
98
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3.92
 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