Course detail

Radioecology

FCH-MCO_RADAcad. year: 2013/2014

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

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

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

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

Passing of the course "Nuclear Chemisty" is required.
The examination is oral, the knowledge in the extent of lectures is evaluated.

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

The aim of this course is:
- to present students sources of radioactive substances and ionizing radiation in the environment
- presentation of their effects on the human body
- give an overview of protection against the effects of radioactive substances

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, J. D. Navratil: Radioactivity, Ionizing Radiation, and Nuclear Energy. Konvoj, Brno, 2003. (CS)
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)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. RNDr. Jiří Hála, CSc.