Nuclear physics

Module name: Nuclear physics
Module code: KN-F-S2-FJ
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to provide students with knowledge of nuclear physics. Students will get familiar with the types of ionising radiation, methods of their detection, the structure of the nucleus, radioactive decay, natural radioactivity, binding energy, nuclear reactions, the use of nuclear energy and radioactive phenomena in technology and medicine, and the effects of ionising radiation on living organisms. The module will present selected theoretical as well as experimental aspects of nuclear physics. The module will be implemented in the form of workshops, during which students through solving tasks, problems, participating in discussions, preparing presentations and participating in experiments will learn to perceive the presence of ionising radiation in the world around us, learn about its impact on the development of many fields of science. Students will learn the importance of the acquired knowledge of nuclear physics, which is essential to make wise decisions in the use of radiation and nuclear energy and to protect the environment. A detailed description of the topics will be specified in the syllabus. The content implemented within the module is in line with the current extended physics core curriculum applicable in secondary school. As part of the Nuclear Physics module, students will have classes at the Environmental Laboratory. During the practical classes, the issue of natural and artificial radioactivity in the environment will be presented. Examples of measurement techniques will be presented that allow the measurement of selected radioactive isotopes in the environment, sample preparation, measurement, interpretation of the obtained spectrum. In the course of the workshop we will carry out the identification of radioactive isotopes in environmental samples using a solid-state and scintillation detector (gamma spectrometry). We will examine what are the similarities and differences in radiation detection with these two detectors. The origin of the identified radioactive isotopes will be discussed. We will check the dependence of the absorption of gamma radiation in materials made of different elements. We will try to answer the question of how radiation. The workshop will address the issue of the presence of radon in the environment of human life and how to measure it in the air (or water).
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]
Uses the relationship between total energy, mass of a particle and its velocity, describes the equivalence of mass and rest energy, describes the composition of an atomic nucleus, describes and records nuclear reactions, uses the terms binding energy, mass deficit, knows the types of nuclear radiation, lists their properties, describes the decay of a radioactive isotope, indicates the effects of ionizing radiation on living organisms. [FJ_01]
 KN_NDP_F_S2_W01 [5/5] KN_NDP_F_S2_U01 [5/5]
Lists examples of the use of radioactive phenomena in technology and medicine. Can precisely formulate questions to deepen own understanding of a given topic. [FJ_02]
 KN_NDP_F_S2_W04 [4/5]
Can precisely formulate questions to deepen own understanding of a given topic. [FJ_03]
 KN_NDP_F_S2_U02 [3/5]
Is able to acquire information from literature, databases and other sources; is able to integrate acquired information and draw conclusions. [FJ_04]
 KN_NDP_F_S2_U06 [3/5]
Has the ability to prepare and present an oral presentation. [FJ_05]
 KN_NDP_F_S2_U01 [4/5]
Has the necessary knowledge of nuclear physics to perform the experiment and understand the results. [FJ_06]
 KN_NDP_F_S2_W01 [5/5]
He knows and understands the principles of operation of measuring systems of research apparatus used in experiments, knows the computational methods, statistical methods and computer tools used to solve typical problems in physics and develop experimental results. [FJ_07]
 KN_NDP_F_S2_W03 [4/5] KN_NDP_F_S2_W05 [3/5]
Can plan, conduct and interpret physical experiments. [FJ_08]
 KN_NDP_F_S2_U04 [4/5]
Can prepare written reports on the experiment conducted. [FJ_09]
 KN_NDP_F_S2_U05 [4/5]
Knows health and safety rules to work independently at a test/measurement station. [FJ_10]
 KN_NDP_F_S2_W07 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
workshop [01] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Practice-as-research [e08]  		course work FJ_01 FJ_02 FJ_03 FJ_04 FJ_05
laboratory classes [02] 15 Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01] 
Practice-as-research [e08]  		course work FJ_06 FJ_07 FJ_08 FJ_09 FJ_10
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
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
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
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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