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 provide students with an understanding of the structure of the atomic nucleus, its fundamental properties, and the interactions between its constituent particles. The course covers nuclear models, radioactive decay processes, theoretical foundations of decay modes, and the basic principles of nuclear reactions, with the goal of developing students’ ability to analyze and solve problems in nuclear physics.

Course Content

This course covers the fundamental concepts of nuclear physics, the structural properties of atomic nuclei, and the characteristics of nuclear forces. The course also includes basic concepts of quantum mechanics, nuclear models, radioactivity and radioactive decay processes, theories of alpha, beta, and gamma decay, nuclear reactions, fission and fusion processes, and the fundamental principles of nuclear radiation detection and measurement. Numerical problem-solving applications related to these topics are also included.

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
Attending Lectures1%5
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141470
Quiz112214
Midterm Examination127229
Final Examination130232
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)145
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
5
4
2
2
OÇ-2
4
5
5
OÇ-3
4
5
5
2
4
OÇ-4
5
4
2
2
3
OÇ-5
4
5
5
2
2
5
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2026