Nuclear Chemistry and Radiochemistry

Code:

Q3001

Acronym:

Q3001

Level:

300

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Chemistry

Instance: 2016/2017 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Chemistry

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:B	0	Official Study Plan	3	-	6	56	162
L:M	0	Official Study Plan	2	-	6	56	162
			3
L:Q	4	study plan from 2016/17	3	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

We pretend that students learn enough to be able to understand fundamental questions related to Nuclear Chemistry.New tecnologies, energetic aplications and also its use for answer medical,biologic, chemistry and geologic problems.

Learning outcomes and competences

We hope that students be able to understand different kind of nuclear reactions , and also its application in several branches of science.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1- Introduction
2- Atomic Nuclei
3- Equatioons of radioactive decay and growth.
4- Interation of radiation with matter
5 - Radiation detection and measurements.
6 - Radioactive decay processes.
7- Nuclear models.
8- Nuclear reactions.
9- Nuclear energy.
10- Aplication of nuclear processes in medicin, chemisty,biology, geology, and astrophysics.

Mandatory literature

G.Friedland, J, W. Kennedy, E. S. Macias, J.M. Miller,; " Nuclear and Radiochemisrty " , Wiley, New York, 1981

Teaching methods and learning activities

In theoretical classes subjects are explained and disscussed. The chp.10 is exposed in student' works. The practical  theoretical classes numerical problems are discussed and resolved.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Teste	70,00
Trabalho escrito	30,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Students must attend 75% of TP classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

Final mark is 70% the mean of the tests and 30% the mark of the work.