| Course Name | Code | Semester | T+U Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Science and Technology | SAU 003 | 0 | 2 + 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Precondition Courses | Yok |
| Recommended Optional Courses | |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
| Course Type | Optional |
| Course Coordinator | Dr.Öğr.Üyesi GÜNAY BEYHAN |
| Course Lecturers | YÜKSEKOKUL SEKRETERİ MUSTAFA KEMAL KÖSE, |
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| Course Category | |
| Course Objective | Aim of this course is to provide knowledge about nuclear science and technology. which is one of the basic methods of the nuclear energy education. |
| Course Content | Engineering principles of nuclear reactors. [Nuclear reactor systems and types; basic reactor physics, criticality calculations; fuel cycles; reactivity changes; reactor kinetics. Instrumentation and control; radiation protection. Reactor materials; shielding; energy removal. Reactor safety; economics. Radioactive Waste management. Reactor design |
| # | Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinematics of nuclear reactions | , , , , | , , , |
| 2 | Fission reaction and fission products | , , , , , | , , , |
| 3 | Nuclear reactor systems and types | , , , , , | , , , |
| 4 | Primary Components and Materials for Fission Reactors | , , , , , | , , , |
| 5 | Basic reactor physics, criticality calculations | , , , | , , , |
| 6 | Reactor materials, reactor safety and reactor design | , , , , | , , , |
| 7 | Metallic uranium production and properties-Metallic plutonium production and properties | , , , , , | , , , |
| 8 | Nuclear Fuel Cycles, Enrichment, and Reprocessing; Materials for Fuel Elements | , , , , , , , | , , , |
| Week | Course Topics | Preliminary Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering principles of nuclear reactors | |
| 2 | Nuclear reactor systems | |
| 3 | Basic reactor physics, criticality calculations; fuel cycles; reactivity changes | |
| 4 | Reactor kinetics. Instrumentation and control | |
| 5 | Radiation protection. Reactor materials; shielding; energy removal | |
| 6 | Reactor safety; economics | |
| 7 | Radioactive waste management | |
| 8 | Classification of Nuclear Reactors. | |
| 9 | Coolant Channels, Piping and Vessels | |
| 10 | Selection of materials for optimum design of nuclear steam systems | |
| 11 | Implications of radiation damage to reactor materials and material problems in nuclear engineering | |
| 12 | Radioisotopic Power Generators | |
| 13 | Fission fuel cycle, nuclear fuel sources | |
| 14 | Principles of isotope enrichment; fuel fabrication |
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| Evaluation System | |
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| Semester Studies | Contribution Rate |
| 1. Ara Sınav | 60 |
| 1. Kısa Sınav | 15 |
| 1. Ödev | 10 |
| 2. Kısa Sınav | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
| 1. Yıl İçinin Başarıya | 40 |
| 1. Final | 60 |
| Total | 100 |
| ECTS - Workload Activity | Quantity | Time (Hours) | Total Workload (Hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Assignment | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 56 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (Hours) | 2.24 | ||
| dersAKTSKredisi | 5 | ||