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  Course Description
Course Name : Nuclear Physics I

Course Code : FZ 443

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. EDA EŞKUT

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Defines the structure of the atomic nucleus. Core much more fundamental particles called quarks that make up protons and neutrons would indicate.
Examines the properties of the nuclear force, measured at the debate how. Some possible for nucleon-nucleon interaction of the basic recommendations
Discusses the properties of the deuteron can be measured on the status of the simplest of nucleons. Provides information on nucleon-nucleon scattering. Describes nuclear modelling includes the fundamentals of nuclear physics.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Nuclear structure, features, models and forms the core of the creation of the basic infrastructure.

Course Contents : Basic Nuclear Structure: Basic Concepts, nuclear facilities, units and dimensions Elements of Quantum Mechanics: Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Theory of Angular Momentum

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Lecture halls of the Faculty


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 CHAPTER 1: Basic Nuclear Structure: Basic Concepts, nuclear facilities, units and dimensions Studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
2 CHAPTER 2: Elements of Quantum Mechanics: Principles of Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Theory of Angular Momentum Studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
3 Parity, quantum statistic, transition between the states Studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
4 CHAPTER 3: Nuclear Properties: Nuclear radius, the kernel load distribution, the distribution of the nuclear material; Studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
5 the mass and the abundance ratio of nuclei, binding energy of the nucleus Studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
6 Nuclear Angular Momentum and Parity, Nuclear Magnetic Moments, nuclear excited states Studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
7 Practice (solving problems related to the topic) Studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
8 midterm exam exam exam
9 CHAPTER 4: The force between nucleons: deuteron, binding energy, spin and parity Magnetic Dipole Moment Studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
10 Electric Quadrupole Moment, nucleon-nucleon scattering, proton-proton and neutron-neutron interactions, Studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
11 Nuclear force, the exchange force model, Practice (solving problems related to the topic) Studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
12 CHAPTER 5: Nuclear Models: Shell Model, nuclear shell model potential, spin-orbit potential Studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
13 Magnetic dipole moments, electric quadrupole moments, Worthiness nucleons, double-even nuclei and collective structure Studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
14 Nuclear vibrations, rotations Nuclear Studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
15 More realistic models, Practice (solving problems related to the topic) Studied the relevant chapter in the book controversial course
16/17 FINAL EXAM exam exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  K. Krane S., (2001). Nuclear Physics I, Palme Publishing, Ankara, Turkey
 W. N. Cottingham and D. A. Greenwood An Introduction to Nuclear Physics, Second Edition.
 Nuclear Physics: The Core of Matter, The Fuel of Stars (1999). Http://www.nap.edu/openbook
Required Course Material(s)  Das A. and Ferbel T., (2005). Introduction to Nuclear Physics, Second edition, World Scientific, London


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 20
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Have knowledge of a foreign language at least monitoring developments in the field of physics. 4
2 Know the importance of individual development. 4
3 Monitor the developments in the field of physics, learn and evaluate in terms of social ethics. 4
4 Design experiments in the field of physics. 4
5 Explain the basic concepts and principles in the field of physics. 4
6 Evaluate the developmets in the field of Physics by using scientific methods and techniques. 4
7 Combine the knowledge in the field of physics with the other scientific area. 5
8 Identify problems in the field of physics and for the solutions apply the analytical and simulative methods. 3
9 Explain the methods of producing scientific knowledge in the field of physics. 3
10 Reach the Information in the field of physics, for the purpose of classification, and uses. 4
11 Use the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of physics. 4
12 Inform the specialist or non-specialist groups, orally or in writing on issues related to physics. 2
13 Use the information technologies in Physics area for their purpose. 3
14 Take responsibility as a team or alone to overcome the problems encountered in the field of physics . 4
15 Plan and manage the activities for the professional developments of emplyees under his/her responsibilities. 3
16 Classify, use and critically evaluate the knowledg taken by his/her efforts. 1
17 Know that learning process is life-long and acts accordingly. 3
18 Both with colleagues, as well as off the field of builds relationships ethically use information, communication technologies. Define necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas and improve himself/herself accordingly. 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 4 56
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6