Print syllabusAn introduction to nuclear chemistry and physics
General data
| Course ID: | 1200-1CHJWCHFW1 |
| Erasmus code / ISCED: |
13.3
|
| Course title: | An introduction to nuclear chemistry and physics |
| Name in Polish: | Wstęp do chemii i fizyki jądrowej |
| Organizational unit: | Faculty of Chemistry |
| Course groups: |
(in Polish) Przedmioty minimum programowego dla studentów 1-go semestru (S1-PRK-CHJR) |
| ECTS credit allocation (and other scores): |
2.00
|
| Language: | Polish |
| Type of course: | obligatory courses |
| Prerequisites (description): | The lecture is intended for first-year students of Nuclear Chemistry and Radiopharmaceuticals . Basic knowledge of chemistry and physics at high school / technical school level is required. |
| Mode: | Classroom |
| Short description: |
The lecture acquaints the student with basic information on nuclear chemistry and physics in the context of their use by humans in medicine and industry. Basic information on radioisotopes will be presented. |
| Full description: |
During the lecture, students will learn about the structure of the atomic nucleus and reactions that it undergoes. The concept of the stability of isotope will be introduced. The issues of nuclear fission, cross-sections and resonance as well as the detection of ionizing radiation will be discussed. Basic issues concerning the interaction of radiation with matter as well as its biological effects will be introduced. Radiopharmaceuticals, their types, types of radionuclide generators as well as isotopes used in industry and nuclear medicine. Chemical and physical methods of isotope enrichment will be duscussed. The lecture will also present key issues related to the operation of nuclear reactors from the point of view of physics and chemists. Strategies for the management and processing of radioactive waste will be discussed. The lecture will end with a discussion of test nuclear explosions, nuclear accidents and incidents in the world. |
| Bibliography: |
J. Sobkowski, M. Jelińska-Kazimierczuk, Chemia jądrowa, wyd. Adamantan 2006 P.D. Wilson, Nuclear Fuel Cycle From Ore To Waste, wyd. Oxford 1997 A. Strzałkowski, Wstęp do fizyki jądra atomowego, wyd. III T. Mayer-Kuckuk, Fizyka jądrowa, PWN 1987 B. England, Metody doświadczalne w fizyce jądrowej, PWN 1980 E. Skrzypczak, Z. Szefliński, Wstęp do fizyki jądra atomowego i cząstek elementarnych, PWN 1995 Z. Celiński, A. Strupczewski, Podstawy energetyki jądrowej WNT 1984 |
| Learning outcomes: |
After the lecture, the student will be able to characterize alpha, beta, gamma decay and radiation, fission, methods leading to obtain selected isotopes. The student will be able to describe their application in industry and medicine. The student will be able to present the stages of the nuclear fuel cycle. |
| Assessment methods and assessment criteria: |
Written exam, test with closed and open questions. The lecture is passed if at least 50% of correct answers are obtained. 3 absences are allowed. |
| Practical placement: |
(in Polish) Nie dotyczy |
Classes in period "Winter semester 2023/24" (past)
| Time span: | 2023-10-01 - 2024-01-28 |
 
MO TU W WYK
TH FR |
| Type of class: |
Lecture, 30 hours
|
|
| Coordinators: | Maciej Chotkowski, Aleksandra Fijałkowska | |
| Group instructors: | Maciej Chotkowski, Aleksandra Fijałkowska | |
| Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
| Examination: | Examination |
Copyright by University of Warsaw.
