MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD) | |||||
PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ESE5007 | Nuclear Energy | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 |
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |