Course detail

Radioecology

FCH-MCO_RADAcad. year: 2011/2012

This course presents to students the question of radionuclide occurence and behaviour in the environment, the natural and artificial sources of radionuclides and their influence on the human organism, and finally with the methods of radionuclide monitoring in the environment.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. RNDr. Jiří Hála, CSc.

Department

Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Environmental Protection (ÚCHTOŽP)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students develop basic knowledge, principles and definition connected with sources of radioactive compounds and ionizing radiation in the environment, so they will be qualified to evaluate influence of radioactive compounds and ionizing radiation on the environment and living organisms including man.

Prerequisites

Passing of the course "Nuclear Chemisty" is required.
Good knowledge in mathematics, physics, inorganic chemistry, basic chemistry, physical chemistry

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Passing of the course "Nuclear Chemisty" is required.
The examination is oral.

Course curriculum

1. Basic terms and definitions
2. Cosmic radiation
3. Natural radionuclides
4. Radon and products of its decay
5. Mining and processing of uranium ore
6. Nuclear power plants. Chernobyl disaster.
7. Radioactive wastes
8. Alternative sources of ionizing radiation

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Inform students about sources of radioactive compounds and ionizing radiation in the environment, its influence on the human organism and protective measures

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

none

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

M. Eisenbud: Environmental Radioactivity, 3rd edition. Academic Press, Inc., Orlando, 1987. (CS)
R. L. Kathren: Radioactivity in the Environment. Harwood Academic Publishers, London, 1984. (CS)
J. Hála, J. D. Navratil: Radioactivity, Ionizing Radiation, and Nuclear Energy. Konvoj, Brno, 2003. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NKCP_CHTOZP Master's

    branch NKCO_CHTOZP , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme NPCP_CHTOZP Master's

    branch NPCO_CHTOZP , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme CKCP_CZV lifelong learning

    branch CKCO_CZV , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Jiří Hála, CSc.