Information Package / Course Catalogue
Nuclear Technology
Course Code: KMY434
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To teach the basic concepts of nuclear technology, to teach the basic principles of fission and fusion, to give information about the usage areas of nuclear technology

Course Content

Basic concepts related to nuclear technology, energy and kinetics of nuclear reactions, basic principles of fission, basic principles of fusion, operating systems of nuclear power plants, areas of use of nuclear technology

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ömer Barış ÜZÜM
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains basic concepts about nuclear technology
2.Explain the differences between atomic models
3.Solves energy problems related to nuclear reactions
4.Solves problems related to the kinetics of nuclear reactions
5.List the basic principles of fission and fusion
6.Compares the operating systems of nuclear reactors
7.Gives examples about nuclear weapons
8.List the uses of nuclear technology
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Shreve’s Chemical Process Industries, Austin, George T.
2.Çekirdek Kimyası, Gazi İREZ
3.Çekirdek Kimyası ve Radyokimya, Ali Rıza BERKEM
4.Nükleer Santraller, Dünya Enerji Konseyi Türk Milli Komitesi
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
History of nuclear technology
Week 2 - Theoretical
History of nuclear technology
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic concepts
Week 4 - Theoretical
Structure of atom and atomic theories
Week 5 - Theoretical
Radioactivity
Week 6 - Theoretical
Natural radiation
Week 7 - Theoretical
Energy of nuclear reactions
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Kinetics of nuclear reactions (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Fission
Week 10 - Theoretical
Nuclear reactors
Week 11 - Theoretical
Chernobyl Nuclear Accident
Week 12 - Theoretical
Nuclear weapons
Week 13 - Theoretical
Fusion
Week 14 - Theoretical
Usage areas of nuclear technology
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142256
Midterm Examination119120
Final Examination123124
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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
OÇ-1
5
4
5
3
2
OÇ-2
5
5
5
3
3
OÇ-3
4
OÇ-4
4
OÇ-5
5
3
OÇ-6
OÇ-7
OÇ-8
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026