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FIZ4034Applications of Nuclear Physics2+1+0ECTS:5
Year / SemesterSpring Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of PHYSICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of practicals per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Tuncay BAYRAM
Co-LecturerProf.Dr.Belgin Küçükömeroğlu
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The main objective of this course is to provide the student with a clear and logical presentation of the basic concepts and methods of biophysics.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : They learn about nuclear processes, particle accelerators, and methods of obtaining information from isotopes. 1 - 4 - 6 - 81,4,
LO - 2 : They gain knowledge about nuclear forensics, archaeological dating, and sterilization methods.1 - 4 - 6 - 81,4,
LO - 3 : They can discuss methods of applying radiation in medical imaging/diagnosis and treatment processes.1 - 4 - 6 - 81,4,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Introduction. Properties of fluids in motion. Transport in an infinite medium. Transport through neutral membranes. Electrical properties of nerves. Charged membranes. Radiation biophysics. NMR and imaging methods.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Nuclear Processes
 Week 2Particle Accelerators
 Week 3Particle Accelerators
 Week 4Isotope separators
 Week 5Methods of obtaining information from isotopes
 Week 6Methods of obtaining information from isotopes
 Week 7Nuclear forensics
 Week 8Mid-term exam
 Week 9Nuclear forensics
 Week 10Imaging and diagnosis in medicine.
 Week 11Imaging and diagnosis in medicine.
 Week 12Archaeological dating
 Week 13Treatment methods in radiation oncology
 Week 14Radiation sterilization methods.
 Week 15Beneficial effects of radiation
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Murray, L. Raymond 2015; Nuclear Energy, 7. Baskı, Elsevier (Çeviri, 2016, Nobel Yayıncılık)
 
Recommended Reading
1Jevremovic, Tatjana. 2005, Nuclear Principles in Engineering, Springer
2Ders Notları, Prof. Dr. Tuncay BAYRAM
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 7 Nisan 2026 1 30
In-term studies (second mid-term exam) 12 Mayıus 2026 1 20
End-of-term exam 16 Haziran 2026 1 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 10 30
Sınıf dışı çalışma 3 14 42
Arasınav için hazırlık 4 8 32
Arasınav 1 1 1
Uygulama 3 4 12
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 4 8 32
Dönem sonu sınavı 1 1 1
Total work load150