| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | Fİ109Y | Radiation Counters and Measurement Techniques-I | Elective | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of this course is to provide the students with the knowledge of radiation measurement systems in physics and all the support systems necessary for the establishment of those systems. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | To classify various detectors. | | 2 | To explain the physical principles of operation of various detectors. | | 3 | To describe use of the detectors. | | 4 | To review limits of detection for each detector. | | 5 | To apply principles of counting statistics and error propagation to solve the problems related to accuracy, efficiency and limitations of the detection. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Radiation types, counting statistics, general properties of detectors, ion chambers, proportional counters, GM counters, scintillation detectors, semiconductor detectors, neutron detection systems, multi-channel analyzer. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction, Review of Radiation Sources. Radiation Interactions, Exposure and Dose. Counting Statistics and Error Propagation. | | | | 2 | General Properties of Radiation Detectors I | | | | 3 | General Properties of Radiation Detectors II | | | | 4 | Cavity Chamber Theory - I | | | | 5 | Cavity Chamber Theory – II | | | | 6 | Ionization Chambers I | | | | 7 | Ionization Chambers II | | | | 8 | Proportional Counters – I | | | | 9 | Proportional Counters – II | | | | 10 | Geiger-Muller Counters. | | | | 11 | Scintillation Detector Principles – I | | | | 12 | Scintillation Detector Principles – II | | | | 13 | Scintillation Detector Principles – III. | | | | 14 | General review and problem solving. | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Radiation Detection and Measurement, 4th Edition, Glenn F. Knoll, ISBN: 978-0-470-13148-0 |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Self Study | 13 | 4 | 52 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 7 | 5 | 35 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Homework | 7 | 3 | 21 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | LO2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | | LO3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | | LO4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | LO5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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