Information Package / Course Catalogue
Nuclear Physics
Course Code: FİZ422
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 4
Prt.: 0
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to introduce the basic concepts of nuclear physics, the structure and properties of nuclei and their interactions with each other.

Course Content

Properties of nuclear structure; properties of nuclear forces, Nuclear models; nuclear decay, alpha, beta, gamma decay theories; concepts of nuclear reactions and solution of problems related to the subject.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Melis GÖKÇE
Learning Outcomes
1.To describe the basic properties of the core structure
2.To explain the properties of a nu8cleus using simple models and solve problems
3.To solve problems related to radioactive decay theory.
4.To classify the theories of decay types.
5.To solve problems related to general properties of nuclear reactions.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Introductory Nuclear Physics, Kenneth S. Krane, Wiley, 1987.
2.An Introduction to Nuclear Physics, W.N.Cottingham, D.A. Greenwood, 2001.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Historical overview and basic aspects.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Properties of nuclear structure I
Week 3 - Theoretical
Properties of nuclear structure I
Week 4 - Theoretical
Properties of nuclear structure II
Week 5 - Theoretical
Nuclear Models I
Week 6 - Theoretical
Nuclear Models II
Week 7 - Theoretical
Review (Midterm)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Nuclear decay and Radioactivity
Week 9 - Theoretical
Alpha decay
Week 10 - Theoretical
Beta decay
Week 11 - Theoretical
Gamma decay
Week 12 - Theoretical
Nuclear reactions
Week 13 - Theoretical
Fission and Fusion
Week 14 - Theoretical
Measurement of nuclear reaction
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%50
Assignment1%10
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140456
Assignment128230
Midterm Examination130232
Final Examination130232
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
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PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
OÇ-1
3
3
1
3
4
4
OÇ-2
3
4
4
1
2
2
OÇ-3
2
3
3
1
1
2
OÇ-4
2
2
1
1
2
OÇ-5
2
4
4
2
1
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026