ECTS - Nuclear Technology
Nuclear Technology (ENE426) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Technology | ENE426 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Technical Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The objective of this course is to introduce the fundamentals of nuclear technology, explain basic nuclear materials, show main components of power plants, explain the fundamentals of enrichment, protection & shielding, introduce fusion energy. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Nuclear materials, nuclear power plants and their types, nuclear processes, nuclear fusion reactions, nuclear energy systems, nuclear protection and shielding, enrichment. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuclear Materials: Fuel | |
| 2 | Nuclear Materials: Moderator | |
| 3 | Nuclear Materials: Structure | |
| 4 | Nuclear Power Plants | |
| 5 | Nuclear Power Plants | |
| 6 | Nuclear Plant Types | |
| 7 | Nuclear Plant Types | |
| 8 | Nuclear Accidents | |
| 9 | Midterm Exam | |
| 10 | Radiation Protection | |
| 11 | Radiation Shielding | |
| 12 | Health Physics and Biological Radiation Effects | |
| 13 | Nuclear Fusion Reactions | |
| 14 | Nuclear Fusion Energy | |
| 15 | Fuel Enrichment | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. J.R. Lamarsh, A.J. Barata, Introduction To Nuclear Engineering, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, 2001 |
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| Other Sources | 2. A.R. Foster, R.L.Wright Jr., Basic Nuclear Engineering, 4th Edition, Allyn and Bacon Inc., 1983 |
| 3. M.M.El-Wakil, Nuclear Heat Transport, American Nuclear Society, 1978 |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 8 | 40 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 2 | 60 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 11 | 140 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| Major Area Courses | X |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. | X | ||||
| 2 | An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. | X | ||||
| 3 | An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. | X | ||||
| 4 | An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. | X | ||||
| 5 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 6 | An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. | X | ||||
| 7 | An ability to communicate effectively. | X | ||||
| 8 | The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. | X | ||||
| 9 | Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. | X | ||||
| 10 | Knowledge of contemporary issues. | X | ||||
| 11 | An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. | X | ||||
| 12 | Skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 2 | 15 | 30 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Total Workload | 127 | ||