GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
NUCLEAR PHYSICS I/FIZ4003
Course Title: NUCLEAR PHYSICS I
Credits 4 ECTS 6
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)
  okuducu@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
Understands the basic nuclear physics.
Learn the nuclear interactions and compare other interactions
Learn Stable and unstable nuclei; the law of radioactive decay.
Knowledge about nuclear models.
 -- 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
  Quatum physics, radiation physics, modern physics
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  Basic concepts; History, terminology, units and dimensions
2. Week  Quantum mechanics, principles, problems in one dimension and three-dimensional problems, the quantum theory of angular momentum, parity, quantum stati
3. Week  Nuclear properties; radius, mass and abundance of nuclei, binding energy
4. Week  Nuclear properties; angular momentum and parity, electromagnetic moments, excited states
5. Week   Bunu mu demek istediniz? Nükleonlar arası kuvvet; Nötron, nükleon nükleon saçılması, p-p-t venn etkileşmesi, The force between nucleons; Deuteron,
6. Week   Features of the nuclear force, exchange force model
7. Week  Midterm Exam
8. Week  Nuclear models; Shell model, collective model, liquid drop model, Fermi gas model
9. Week  Nuclear models, Shell model applications, more realistic nuclear models
10. Week   Radioactive decay
11. Week  Alpha decay, spectra and selection rules
12. Week   Beta Decay
13. Week  Angular momentum and parity selection rules
14. Week  Neutrino physics, double beta decay, beta spectroscopy
15. Week   Gamma decay, spectra and selection rules
16. Week  Final
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
   Nükleer Fizik I.Cilt, K.S.Krane, Çeviri Editörü; Başar Şarer, Palme yay., 2002, Ankara Nükleer Fizik II.Cilt, K.S.Krane, Çeviri Editörü; Başar Şarer, Palme yay., 2002, Ankara Nükleer Fizik Problemleri Şevket ÖZKÖK, Çağlayan Kitapevi, 1979 Modern Fiziğin Kavramları A Beiser,Çeviren G. Önengüt, McGrawHill-Akademi 1997 Nükleer Fizik Problem Çözümleri K.S.Krane, Çeviri Editörü BaGar garer, Palme Yayıncılık 2001. Nuclear Physics Principles and Applications J. Lilley, Wiley 2004
 -- 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
5
70
 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
15
15
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
151
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
6.04
 ECTS: 
6
 -- 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