COURSE UNIT TITLE

: NUCLEAR PHYSICS I ++

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
PHY 4101 NUCLEAR PHYSICS I ++ ELECTIVE 2 2 0 7

Offered By

Physics

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR SAIME KERMAN

Offered to

Physics(Evening)
Physics

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to give the basic concepts and processes in nuclear and elementary particle physics. This course also constitutes a physical background for students who will study in the field of nuclear and elementary particle physics. Firstly , the basic concepts are given then the nuclear structure is taken.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Being able to provide an introduction to Nuclear Physics
2   Being able to learn concepts related to nuclear properties and evaluate related calculations
3   Being able to interpret internucleon interactions
4   Being able to learn models of nuclear structure
5   Being able to give references that can guide a student to follow current studies in the field of nuclear and elementary particle physics.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Basic Nuclear Concepts
2 Elements of Quantum Mechanics
3 The Nuclear Atom
4 General Properties of the Nucleus
5 The Internucleon potential
6 Models of Nuclear Structure
7 Models of Nuclear Structure
8 Midterm
9 Nuclear Decay and Radioactivity
10 Radioactive Decay
11 Detecting Nuclear Radiations
12 Alpha Decay
13 Beta Decay
14 Gamma Decay
15 Final

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook: Kenneth S. Krane (1988), " Introductory Nuclear Physics ", John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
References:
1. R. J. Blin-Stoyle , (1991), " Nuclear and Particle Physics ", Published by Chapman & Hall; 1st Edition ISBN 0-412-38320-9; ISBN 0-442-30843-4.
2. D. Halliday, (1957) , " Introductory Nuclear Physics ", John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; 2nd Edition.
3. E. Segre, (1977) , " Nuclei and Particles ", The Benjamin / Cummings Publishing Company, Inc.; 2nd Edition.
4. E. Segre, G. C. Hanna, M. Deutsch and O. Kofoed-Hansen, E. M. McMillan (1959) " Experimental nuclear Physics ", John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecturing
2. Question-Answer
3. Discussing
4. Homework

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FINS FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.20 + FIN * 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.30 + ASG * 0.20 + RST * 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Attandance, homeworks and exams

Assessment Criteria

1. Midterms and homeworks are considered as success criteria for the semester.
2. Final exam grade will be added to the semester grade to determine the success

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. It is obligated to continue at least 70% of lessons.
2. If the student don't make the homework and attend mid-terms, she / he does not access the final exam

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

saime.kerman@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Monday 10: 00 - 12: 00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 4 52
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 5 65
Preparing assignments 13 4 52
Preparation for midterm exam 1 6 6
Preparation for final exam 1 6 6
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 185

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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