Course detail

Radioecology

FCH-BC_RADAcad. year: 2020/2021

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

Ing. Ota Fišera, Ph.D.

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

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. Základní pojmy.
2. Kosmické záření.
3. Přírodní radionuklidy.
4. Radon a produkty jeho přeměny.
5. Těžba a zpracování uranové rudy.
6. Jaderné elektrárny. Havárie černobylského reaktoru.
7. Radioaktivní odpady.
8.Ostatní zdroje ionizujícího záření. (Všechna témata ve vztahu k životnímu prostředí a vlivu na lidský organismus.)

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.
M. Eisenbud: Environmental Radioactivity, 3rd edition. Academic Press, Inc., Orlando, 1987.
R. L. Kathren: Radioactivity in the Environment. Harwood Academic Publishers, London, 1984.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPCP_ECHBM Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional
  • Programme BKCP_ECHBM Bachelor's 2 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Ota Fišera, Ph.D.