BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, NONTHESIS) | |||||
| Master | TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 | QF-EHEA: Second Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 7 | ||
Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ESE5007 | Nuclear Energy | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Basic information
| Language of instruction: | Turkish |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FEHMİ GÖRKEM ÜÇTUĞ |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | none |
| Course Objectives: | The objective of this course is to teach the basic physical principles of nuclear reactions, the basic concepts regarding nuclear reactor design and the basic rules of thumb about how a nuclear power plant operates. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1)Recall the nuclear reactions and the concept of radiation 2) Explain the basics of nuclear physics 3) Discuss the main principles of nuclear reactor control 4) Explain the concepts of nuclear fuel cycle and waste management 5) Discuss different types of nuclear reactors 6) Explain the basics of neutron physics 7) Comprehend the importance of the concept of criticality for nuclear reactors |
Course Content
| Radiation physics and technology. Nuclear reactor systems and types: fundamental reactor physics; criticality calculations; fuel cycle; reactivity changes; reactor kinetics. Instrumentation and control, radiation protection. Reactor materials. Reactor safety and economy. Waste management. Reactor design. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Structure of the atom and the nucleus, interparticle interactions and bonds | |
| 2) | Nuclear reactions, neutron migration | |
| 3) | Fission and fusion | |
| 4) | Series neutron reaction, criticality | |
| 5) | Operation principles of nuclear reactions under steady conditions | |
| 6) | Operation principles of nuclear reactions under transient conditions | |
| 7) | Reactor control, control rods | |
| 8) | Reactor control, control rods | |
| 9) | Effect of fission products on reactor control | |
| 10) | Types and characteristics of nuclear reactors | |
| 11) | Types anc characteristics of nuclear reactors | |
| 12) | Nuclear fuel cycle | |
| 13) | Fuel exhaustion, conversion ratio, breeder reactors, half-life | |
| 14) | Nuclear waste management |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Ders notları, dersi veren öğretim elemanı tarafından sağlanacaktır. Lecture notes to be provided by the lecturer. |
| References: | S. İskender, “Türkiye ve Dünyada Enerji ve Nükleer Enerji Gerçeği”, Türkiye Teknik Elemanlar Vakfı Yayınları, 2005. ISBN: 975-00524-0-4 |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 10 |
| Midterms | 2 | % 50 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 9 | 126 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Midterms | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Final | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload | 195 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |