Nuclear Chemistry and Radiochemistry
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Chemistry |
Instance: 2018/2019 - 1S
Cycles of Study/Courses
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 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
designation |
Time (hours) |
Estudo autónomo |
28,00 |
Frequência das aulas |
56,00 |
Trabalho escrito |
10,00 |
Total: |
94,00 |
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.