Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics Field of study: Medical Physics
Programme code: W4-S1FM19.2025

Module name: Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics
Module code: W4-FM-DZ-S1-5-23-40
Programme code: W4-S1FM19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2027/2028
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During the lecture, the student gets acquainted with the following topics: Rutherford's experiment, basic parameters characterizing the atomic nucleus, models of the atomic nucleus, interactions between nucleons (quantum chromodynamics and the mesonic theory of nuclear forces), properties and structure of hadrons, types of quarks, properties of leptons, gauge bosons, conservation laws, isospins, the standard model, types neutrinos, neutrino oscillations, major experiments related to the study of neutrinos, elementary particle accelerators, LHC, methods for identifying particle masses and energies, particle detectors. Obligatory subject for the specialization: Clinical dosimetry, lecture ended with an exam in the 5th semester.
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 and elementary particle physics as an interdisciplinary science playing an important role in modern science. [E1]
 W01 [4/5]
The student knows the laws and formulas of selected branches of atomic nucleus physics and physics of elementary particles. [E2]
 W06 [4/5] W07 [4/5] W09 [4/5]
The student has knowledge of the various branches of atomic nucleus physics and physics of elementary particles. [E3]
 U05 [4/5]
The student knows the aspects of the construction and operation of the apparatus used in the physics of the atomic nucleus and elementary particles. [E4]
 W03 [3/5] IW01 [3/5]
The student is able to present the basic theories of the physics of the atomic nucleus and elementary particles in an understandable way, both in speech and in writing. [E5]
 U01 [4/5] U07 [4/5] IU07 [4/5]
The student is able to work individually and in a team; can estimate time and resources. [E6]
 IU10 [4/5]
The student is able to obtain information from literature, databases and other sources. The student is able to integrate the obtained information and interpret it, draw conclusions, formulate and justify opinions. [E7]
 U08 [3/5]
The student knows the limitations of his own knowledge and understands the need for further education. [E8]
 K01 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 30 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – seminar / proseminar [b05] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		exam E1 E2 E3 E7 E8
laboratory classes [FZ2] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  		course work E4 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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