ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT (TURKISH, NON-THESIS)
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 8
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FEHMİ GÖRKEM ÜÇTUĞ
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 Outputs

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: 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
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 2 % 50
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
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
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 14 9 126
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 1 3 3
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 2 6 12
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
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
1) Integration and application of limited or missing information by using scientific methods and ability to combine information from different disciplines
2) Gaining the abilitiy to reach the knowledge by employing scientific research and literature survey
3) Building energy and environment-oriented engineering problems, producing solutions by employing innovative methods
4) Gaining ability to develop innovative and original ideas, designs and the solutions
5) Gaining knowledge and information on modern techniques and methods that are available in engineering applications and comprhensive knowledge on adaptation and applicability of these techniques
6) Ability to employ analytical, modeling, and experimental design, and implement research-based applications; ability to analyze and interpret complex conditions might occure during this process
7) Leadership in multi-disciplinary teams, offering solutions for complex cases and undertaking responsibility in such cases
8) Expressing professional skills and results of the studies verbally or written in national or international environments
9) Adequacy on consideration of social, scientific and ethical values on any professional work
10) Awareness about innovations on operations and application areas of the profession and ability to review and learn improvements when necessary
11) Understanding social and environmental extents of engineering applications and ability to harmony with the social environment