RADIOCHEMISTRY
2 credits during the 2nd year of 9015 Molecular and health biology (LM-6) GENOVA
2 credits during the 2nd year of 9016 Biological monitoring (LM-6) GENOVA
- Chemistry and Chemical Technologies 8757 (coorte 2015/2016)
- INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1 WITH LABORATORY 65188
- MATHEMATICAL INSTITUTIONS 72564
- Chemistry and Chemical Technologies 8757 (coorte 2016/2017)
- INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1 WITH LABORATORY 65188
- MATHEMATICAL INSTITUTIONS 72564
- Biological monitoring 9016 (coorte 2016/2017)
- GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY+LABORATORY 66881
- Biological monitoring 9016 (coorte 2015/2016)
- GENERAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY+LABORATORY 66881
AIMS AND CONTENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES
To provide a basic knowledge on atomic nucleous properties, radioactivity and the laws of the radioactive decay. The understanding of the way in which the radiation interacts with the matter and thus how they can be revealed. To know the mechanisms that regulate key nuclear reactions such as fission. Provide the basis for understanding the effects of radiation on biological material, the radiation dose meaning.
Teaching methods
lectures, the slides used during the lessons will be available in aulaweb.
SYLLABUS/CONTENT
The atomic nucleus structure: binding energy, mass, radius. Nuclear models. Natural radioactivity and the radioactivity decay law. Radioactive decay processes: α and β decay, γ transitions, nuclear fission. Interaction radiation-matter. Radiation measurements : gas counters, scintillation and semiconductor detectors. Nuclear reactions: energetics, cross sections, mechanisms, nuclear fission. Thermonuclear reactions. Radiation biology, dosimetry.
Analytical and technological applications of the radiations.
RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY
All the slides used will be available on aulaweb. For further informations the following volumes are suggested:
Radiochemistry and Nuclear Chemistry, G.R.Choppin, J.Liljenzin, J.Rydberg. Nuclear and Radiochemistry, G.Friedlander, J.W.Kennedy, E.S.Macias, J.Malcom Miller.ÂÂ Radiochemistry and Nuclear Chemistry, K Heinrich Lieser. Modern Nuclear Chemistry, W Loveland, D.J Morrissey, G.T Seaborg.
TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD
Ricevimento: the teacher is available via email or phone contact
Exam Board
ANNA MARIA CARDINALE (President)
NADIA PARODI
MAURO GIOVANNINI
LESSONS
Teaching methods
lectures, the slides used during the lessons will be available in aulaweb.
LESSONS START
the start of lessons will be notified as soon as defined the second semester calendar
EXAMS
Exam description
oral examination
Assessment methods
the exam will assess the knowledge of the program's subjects and the ability to apply them to simple real cases
FURTHER INFORMATION
during the course will hold a seminar by a Qualified Expert on the laws in the field of radioprotection.