Iğdır University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
BMB-22-105		Elective	1	1	6

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle

Objectives of the Course

To inform students about synthetic and natural dosimetric materials.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Kenan BULCAR

Learning Outcomes

1	Learns the physical interaction of ionizing radiation with matter.
2	Explain the physical mechanism of Thermoluminescence (TL)/Optically Excited Luminescence (OSL) phenomena.
3	Can classify dosimetric materials.
4	Can produce new synthetic dosimetric material.
5	Learns crystal structures and defect types in crystal.

Mode of Delivery

Daytime Class

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

1. Introduction to luminescence 2. Mechanisms related to the luminescence phenomenon 3. Crystal defects and Thermoluminescence method 4. History of dosimetric materials 5. Natural and synthetic dosimetric materials 6. Methods used to obtain synthetic dosimetric materials 7. Characteristics of dosimetric materials (dose-response; reusability; effect of heating rate and fading effect, etc.) 8. Dosimetric properties of quartz and Feldspar 9. Dosimetric properties of Calcite, Zircon, Diaspore, and Forterite Mineral

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	Introduction of the course, its content, scope and introduction to luminescence
2	Mechanisms related to the luminescence phenomenon and classification of luminescence phenomenon according to stimulus
3	Crystal defects and Thermoluminescence method
4	History of dosimetric materials
5	Natural dosimetric materials
6	Synthetic dosimetric materials
7	Methods used to obtain synthetic dosimetric materials
8	Midterm Exam
9	Characteristics of dosimetric materials (dose-response; reusability; effect of heating rate and fading effect, etc.)
10	Dosimetric properties of quartz
11	Dosimetric properties of Feldspar
12	Dosimetric properties of Calcite and Zircon Mineral
13	Dosimetric properties of Diaspore and Forterite Mineral
14	Final Exam

Recommended or Required Reading

1. McKeever, S.W.S. (1985). Thermoluminescence of solids. Cambrige University Press, England. 2. Pagonis, V., Kitis, G., Furetta, C. (2006). Numerical and practical exercises in thermoluminescence. Springer, New York. 3. Sunta, C.M. (2015). Unraveling thermoluminescence. Springer Press, London. 4. Yukihara, E.G., McKeever, S.W.S. (2011). Optically stimulated luminescence: fundamentals and applications. Wiley Press, New Jersey. 5. Articles. 6. Instructor lecture notes preparared by Asst. Prof. Dr. Kenan BULCAR.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Midterm Examination	1	50
Homework	10	50
SUM		100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities	Quantity	Weight
Final Examination	1	50
Project Presentation	1	50
SUM		100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities		50
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities		50
SUM		100

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities	Number	Time (hours)	Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination	1	2	2
Final Examination	1	2	2
Attending Lectures	14	3	42
Team/Group Work	8	2	16
Project Preparation	1	16	16
Project Presentation	1	1	1
Criticising Paper	4	2	8
Self Study	14	2	28
Individual Study for Homework Problems	6	2	12
Individual Study for Mid term Examination	1	15	15
Individual Study for Final Examination	1	18	18
Homework	10	2	20
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)			180

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

	PO 1	PO 2	PO 3	PO 4	PO 5	PO 6	PO 7	PO 8	PO 9	PO 10	PO 11	PO 12	PO 13
LO1	4	5	5	4	5	4	5	4	4	5	4	5	5
LO2	5	4	4	5	5	4	5	4	5	4	5	4	4
LO3	5	5	4	4	4	5	4	4	5	4	5	5	4
LO4	4	5	4	5	5	4	4	4	5	5	5	4	5
LO5	5	4	5	5	5	5	5	5	4	4	4	4	5

* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High