Introduction to Nuclear Physics Field of study: Medical Physics
Programme code: W4-S1FM19.2025

Module name: Introduction to Nuclear Physics
Module code: W4-FM-S1-3-23-18
Programme code: W4-S1FM19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During the lectures, the student learns the following topics: • The most important facts in the development of nuclear physics. • Current state of nuclear physics. • Basic concepts of nuclear physics, the model of the atom, the discovery of the atomic nucleus. • Models of the atomic nucleus. • Radioactive changes. nuclear reactions. Fission reactions. • Natural radioactive sources. Anthropogenic sources. • Law of radioactive decay, radiation dose. • Successive decay of atomic nuclei, radioactive series. • Interaction of nuclear radiation with matter. • Radiation protection. • Application of ionizing radiation in various fields of human activity. Nuclear energy. During the seminar classes, the student: • Performs simple calculations in the field of atomic nucleus physics, solves given problems. As part of their own work, the student: • based on lecture notes and supplementary literature, strives to consolidate the acquired knowledge, • using available sources, searches for and collects information on nuclear physics, • prepares the issues indicated by the teacher.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student understands the civilizational importance of nuclear physics. [E1]
 W01 [3/5]
The student knows the basic laws and formulas of selected branches of physics. [E2]
 W06 [5/5] W07 [5/5] W09 [5/5]
The student has knowledge of the various branches of classical and quantum physics. [E3]
 W06 [5/5] W07 [5/5] W09 [5/5]
The student has knowledge about the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter; The student has knowledge about the effects and biological effects of ionizing radiation. [E4]
 W05 [5/5] W06 [5/5] IU09 [5/5]
The student is able to present physical theories and theorems in the field of nuclear physics in an understandable way, both in speech and in writing. [E5]
 U01 [4/5] U07 [4/5] IU07 [4/5]
The student knows how to apply the mathematical apparatus to solve simple physical problems in the field of nuclear physics. [E6]
 U05 [4/5] IU03 [4/5]
The student knows the limitations of his own knowledge and understands the need for further education. [E7]
 K01 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 15 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05]  		exam E1 E3 E4 E7
discussion classes [FZ2] 15 Working with a computer [d01] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		course work E2 E5 E6
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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