Information Package / Course Catalogue
Nuclear Energy
Course Code: AET295
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 1
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim is to provide fundamental knowledge in nuclear energy production and to enable students to utilize their knowledge of nuclear energy and its applications.

Course Content

Basic Atomic Knowledge, Introduction to Nuclear Physics, Properties of Radioactive Elements, Use for Energy Generation, Reactors Basic Working Principles, Radiation Protection

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.They learn about reactor technology.
2.They gain knowledge about radiation safety, fuel and waste management.
3.You will gain knowledge about the current prevalence and number of uses of atomic and nuclear energy.
4.To learn the basic concepts and principles related to nuclear energy and its applications.
5.Understanding the importance of nuclear energy and its applications.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Lecture Notes (Instructor) and Operating Principles of Nuclear Power Plants, Turkish Atomic Energy Authority
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is nuclear energy?
Week 2 - Theoretical
Basic information on nuclear energy production.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic information on nuclear energy production.
Week 4 - Theoretical
Nuclear Energy and its Applications in the World and in Our Country
Week 5 - Theoretical
Kinetic and thermodynamic approach and the working principle of a nuclear power plant.
Week 6 - Theoretical
Types of Nuclear Reactors
Week 7 - Theoretical
Nuclear Reactor Fuels
Week 8 - Theoretical
Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Week 9 - Theoretical
Nuclear Fuel Purification
Week 10 - Theoretical
Nuclear Reaction Control
Week 11 - Theoretical
Nuclear Reaction Control
Week 12 - Theoretical
Nuclear Energy and Radiation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Radiation Protection
Week 14 - Theoretical
Nuclear Energy and the Environment
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment110111
Quiz110111
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026