Course syllabus adopted 2022-02-14 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).
Overview
- Swedish nameKärnkemi
- 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 30117
- Maximum participants35
- Minimum participants12
- Block schedule
- Open for exchange studentsYes
Credit distribution
Module | Sp1 | Sp2 | Sp3 | Sp4 | Summer | Not Sp | Examination dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0113 Laboratory 2.5 c Grading: UG | 2.5 c | ||||||
| 0213 Examination 5 c Grading: TH | 5 c |
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In programmes
- MPISC - INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
- MPMCN - MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, MSC PROGR, Year 1 (compulsory elective)
- MPMCN - MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, MSC PROGR, Year 2 (elective)
Examiner
Christian Ekberg- Full Professor, Energy and Materials, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
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 advantageAim
- 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.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 examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.