Form 2B
City University of Hong Kong
Information on a Course
offered by Department of Physics and Materials Science
with effect from Semester B in 2012 / 2013
REVISED on
20 Oct 2012
wef Sem B 2012/13
This form is for completion by the Course Co-ordinator/Examiner. The information provided on this
form will be deemed to be the official record of the details of the course. It has multipurpose use: for
the University’s database, and for publishing in various University publications including the
Blackboard, and documents for students and others as necessary.
Please refer to the Explanatory Notes attached to this Form on the various items of information
required.
Part I
Course Title: Nuclear Radiation and Detection
Course Code: AP3206
Course Duration: One semester
No. of Credit Units: 3
Level: B3
Medium of Instruction: English
Prerequisites: Nil
Precursors: AP2202 Morden Physics or AP3202 Modern Physics
MA2176 Basic Calculus and Linear Algebra or
MA1201 Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II
Equivalent Courses: AP3230 Nuclear Radiation and Measurements
Exclusive Courses: AP3230 Nuclear Radiation and Measurements
Part II
1.
Course Aims:
Radiation technology is commonly used in science, industry and medical
treatment nowadays. This course aims to lay down the foundation knowledge of
nuclear radiation, its interactions with materials, and its detection and its
applications in such a way that the students can identify the appropriate concepts
required in given problems and apply them to formulate suitable solutions.
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2.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)
(state what the student is expected to be able to do at the end of the course
according to a given standard of performance)
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
No
1.
2.
3.
3.
CILOs
Level of
Importance
Explain the nature of nuclear decay and nuclear
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radiations.
Analyse the interactions of radiation with matter.
2
Apply theories to solve problems in radiation detection.
3
Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs)
(designed to facilitate students’ achievement of the CILOs)
TLAs
Large Class Small Class
Activities
Activities
6
6
9
21
CILO 1
CILO 2
CILO 3
Total (hrs)
-
Laboratory
Work
Literature
Study
3
6
9
18
-
Total
no of
hours
9
12
18
39
Suggested lecture/tutorial/laboratory mix: 1 hr lecture + 0.5 hr tutorial + 1.5 hr
laboratory
4.
Assessment Tasks/Activities
(designed to assess how well the students achieve the CILOs)
Examination duration: 2 hrs
Percentage of coursework, examination, etc.: 50% by coursework; 50% by exam
To pass the course, students need to achieve at least 30% in the examination.
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Exam
CILO 1
CILO 2
CILO 3
Total (%)
10
20
20
50
Mid-term
Test
5
10
10
25
Lab
Report
5
5
15
25
2
Total (%)
20
35
45
100
5.
Grading of Student Achievement: Refer to Grading of Courses in the
Academic Regulations (Attachment) and to the Explanatory Notes.
The grading is assigned based on students’ performance in assessment tasks/activities.
Grade A
The student completes all assessment tasks/activities and the work demonstrates
excellent understanding of the scientific principles and the working mechanisms.
He/she can thoroughly identify and explain how the principles are applied to
science and technology for solving physics and engineering problems. The
student’s work shows strong evidence of original thinking, supported by a variety
of properly documented information sources other than taught materials. He/she
is able to communicate ideas effectively and persuasively via written texts and/or
oral presentation.
Grade B
The student completes all assessment tasks/activities and can describe and
explain the scientific principles. He/she provides a detailed evaluation of how the
principles are applied to science and technology for solving physics and
engineering problems. He/she demonstrates an ability to integrate taught
concepts, analytical techniques and applications via clear oral and/or written
communication.
Grade C
The student completes all assessment tasks/activities and can describe and
explain some scientific principles. He/she provides simple but accurate
evaluations of how the principles are applied to science and technology for
solving physics and engineering problems. He/she can communicate ideas clearly
in written texts and/or in oral presentations.
Grade D
The student completes all assessment tasks/activities but can only briefly
describe some scientific principles. Only some of the analysis is appropriate to
show how the principles are applied to science and technology for solving
physics and engineering problems. He/she can communicate simple ideas in
writing and/or orally.
Grade F
The student fails to complete all assessment tasks/activities and/or cannot
accurately describe and explain the scientific principles. He/she fails to identify
and explain how the principles are applied to science and technology for solving
physics and engineering problems objectively or systematically. He/she is weak
in communicating ideas and/or the student’s work shows evidence of plagiarism.
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Part III
Keyword Syllabus:
 Basic concepts of nuclear physics
 Nuclear decay
Half-life, serial transformations, Alpha decay, Alpha-particle spectra, Beta
decay, Beta-particle spectra, Neutrino, Gamma decay, Gamma ray spectra.
 Interactions of radiation with matter
Stopping power, Linear Energy Transfer, Range, Energy loss mechanisms
 Radiation detection systems
Detector properties. Resolution, efficiency, dead-time. Pulse-height spectra.
Detector types, gas-filled, scintillation and semiconductor devices.
Recommended Reading:
Text Book(s):
K S Krane, “Introductory Nuclear Physics”, Wiley (latest ed.).
Reference Book(s):
J E Turner, “Atoms, Radiation and Radiation Protection”, Wiley (latest ed.)
W E Burcham, “Elements of Nuclear Physics”, Longman (latest ed.)
W H Tait, “Radiation Detection”, Butterworths (latest ed.)
Returned by:
Name:
Prof Peter YU_________
Department: AP____________
Extension:
7812_________________
Date: 20 Oct 2012____________
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