Course syllabus for Nuclear chemistry 1

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Course syllabus adopted 2020-02-14 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameKärnkemi 1
  • CodeKBT192
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMPMCN
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • Main field of studyBioengineering, Chemical Engineering with Engineering Physics, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Physics
  • DepartmentCHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 30124
  • Maximum participants35
  • Minimum participants8
  • Block schedule
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0113 Laboratory 2.5 c
Grading: UG		2.5 c
0213 Examination 5 c
Grading: TH		5 c
  • 27 Okt 2020 am J
  • 04 Jan 2021 pm J
  • 23 Aug 2021 pm J

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Specific entry requirements

English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

Course specific prerequisites

Bachelor programme with completed courses in inorganic chemistry, thermodynamics and physical chemistry is an advantage

Aim

- give a broad information about the origins and effects of ionizing radiation, radiation protection and use of radioactive compounds
- help students think critically
- teach the principles of detection and measurements of ionizing radiation
- teach practical radiochemical laboratory work

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

- knowledge about nuclear decay modes, calculation of decay energies and recoil energies
- knowledge about the kinetic laws of radioactive decay
- knowledge about measurements of α-, β- and γ-radiation including evaluation and application of statistical rules
- knowledge about radiation protection, including shielding and effects on man and matter
- knowledge about the chemistry of the actinide elements
- knowledge about production of radionuclides
- knowledge about how to use radioactive nuclides in chemical and radiochemical research
- knowledge about radioanalytical chemistry
- knowledge about superheavy elements

Content

The course will contain both theoretical and practical exercises dealing with ionizing radiation and its detection and effect on matter. We will treat subjects ranging from the origin of the radiation, i.e. the instability of the nucleus to the detection and effect on matter. In addition we will discuss different applications of ionizing radiation such as e.g. environmental monitoring and medicine. An introduction in fundamental chemistry will be held at the onset of the course.

Organisation

Lectures, calculation exercises and practical laborations.

Literature

Choppin, Liljenzin and Rydberg, "Radiochemistry and nuclear chemistry", 4th edition, ISBN: 9780123978684; Karlsruhe Nuclide folding map with booklet, ISBN 978-3-0-038392-2.

Examination including compulsory elements

Written exam in two parts. One with a minimum of aid and another where the book is allowed. In addition the laborations must be passed.

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to examination:
    • 2020-09-30: Grade raising No longer grade raising by GRULG
    • 2020-09-30: Grade raising No longer grade raising by GRULG