Course detail

Radioecology and Nuclear Technologies

FCH-MC_RJTAcad. year: 2022/2023

This course presents to students the question of radionuclide occurence and behaviour in the environment, and the question of the natural and artificial sources of radionuclides and their influence on the human organism.
Also, it includes fundamental definitions and knowledge of nuclear chemistry – basic properties of radionuclides and ionizing radiation, radioactivity and nuclear reactions.
The course deals with practical technologies of radionuclides and ionizing radiation utilization, as nuclear fuel cycle and radioactive waste management.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Completion of the course will increase students' knowledge as follows:
1. Students will acquire basic knowledge, principles and definitions related to the issue of radioactive material in the environment
2. Students will be well versed in the issues of the effects of ionizing radiation on the environment
3. Students will be able to objectively evaluate current issues, such as the relationship between nuclear energy and radioactive waste to the environment.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course uses teaching methods in form of Lecture - 2 teaching hours per week. The e-learning system (LMS Moodle) is available to teachers and students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The examination is oral, the knowledge in the extent of lectures is evaluated.

Course curriculum

1. Basics of nuclear chemistry – history, elementary particles, atomic nucleus
2. Radioactivity, nuclear transformations and reactions
3. Ionizing radiation and radionuclides in the environment
4. Technology and application of nuclear chemistry
5. Biological effects of ionizing radiation
6. Monitoring of ionizing radiation in the environment
7. Technology of nuclear fuel cycle I – uranium mining
8. Technology of nuclear fuel cycle II – nuclear power plants
9. Technology of nuclear fuel cycle III – spent nuclear fuel treatment
10. Technology of nuclear fuel cycle IV – decommissioning
11. Radioactive waste management I – technology and treatment of low level radioactive waste
12. Radioactive waste management II – technology and treatment of high level radioactive waste
13. Radioactive waste management III – storage and disposal of radioactive waste

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The students will acquire basic knowledge, definitions and principles related to ionizing radiation and radioactivity.
They will be familiar with technology and applications of nuclear chemistry.
They will understand the occurrence and effect of ionizing radiation in the environment from both natural and industrial sources.
Students will be well versed in the issue of all parts of nuclear fuel cycle and radioactive waste management.
After completing the course, students should be able to objectively evaluate current issues of radioecology and nuclear technology.

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

J. Hála: Radioaktivita, ionizující záření, jaderná energie. Konvoj, 1998. (CS)
Z. Dlouhý: Nakládání s radioaktivním odpadem a vyhořelým jaderným palivem, Nakladatelství VUTIUM, Brno, 2009. (CS)
W. D. Loveland, D. J. Morrissey, G. T. Seaborg: Modern Nuclear Chemistry. Wiley, 2017. (EN)
W. E. Lee, M. I. Ojovan, C. M. Jantzen (Eds): Radioative waste management and contaminated site clean-up. Woodhead Publishing, UK, 2013. (EN)
K. Štamberg: Technologie jaderných paliv I. ČVUT, Praha. 2006. (CS)
K. Štamberg: Technologie jaderných paliv II. ČVUT, Praha. 2017. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme RRTES_P Master's

    specialization RRTS , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Guided consultation in combined form of studies

26 hours, obligation not entered

Teacher / Lecturer