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Protection against Ionizing Radiation

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Course Unit Code450-8430/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated2 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Optional
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
S1V40doc. RNDr. Jiří Švec, CSc.
Summary
Basic properties of the atomic structure of materials and principles of rise of ionising radiation. Detection and sources of radiation and priciples of prevention against ionising radiation nad corresponding legislation.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The subject introduces student into the problem of prevention against ionising radiation. It provides basic knowledge about properties of the atomic structure of materials and principles of rise of ionising radiation. It acuaints the student with methods of detection and with sources of radiation and also with priciples of prevention against ionising radiation, inclusive practical calculations basic parameters radiation protection.
Course Contents
Atomic structure materials.
Structure atomic nuclei.
Ionising radiation.
Decay and his characteristics.
Natural, artificial radioactivity.
Source ionizing radiation.
Detection ionizing radiation.
Quantity and troop used in the area radiation protection.
Irradiation source inhabitant.
Purposes and principles radiation protection.
Manners radiation protection.
Legislature (atomic law, execute public notice).
Usage radionuclides and ionizing radiation practically.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
1.Composite authors: Principles and practice radiation protection, SÚJB, Prague 2000
2.Composite authors: Labour protection source ionizing radiation. Memorial volume instructional texts. DT Ostrava spol . with R. about., 2003
3.Hála, J. Radioactivity, ionising radiation, nuclear energy. Fleet, Brno 1998
4.Gerndt, J. Detectors ionizing radiation. ČVUT, Prague 1996
5.Śeda, J. Bases dosimetry. ČVUT, Prague 1991
6.Musílek, L. Usage ionizing radiation in research. Mimeographed ČVUT, Prague 1992
7.Cobbler, J. Radioekologie. Mimeographed OU, Ostrava 2005


1.Kolektiv autorů: Principy a praxe radiační ochrany, SÚJB, Praha 2000
2.Kolektiv autorů: Ochrana při práci se zdroji ionizujícího záření. Sborník učebních textů. DT Ostrava spol. s r. o., 2003
3.Hála, J. Radioaktivita, ionizující záření, jaderná energie. Konvoj, Brno 1998
4.Gerndt, J. Detektory ionizujícího záření. ČVUT, Praha 1996
5.Śeda, J. Základy dozimetrie. ČVUT, Praha 1991
6.Musílek, L. Využití ionizujícího záření ve výzkumu. Skripta ČVUT, Praha 1992
7.Švec, J. Radioekologie. Skripta OU, Ostrava 2005
Recommended Reading:
1.Law No. 18/1997 Sb. about peaceable exploitation eukaryotic energy and ionizing radiation (atomic law), subsequently amended
2. Public notice No. 307/2002 Sb., about radiation protection subsequently amended
1.Zákon č. 18/1997 Sb. o mírovém využívání jaderné energie a ionizujícího záření (atomový zákon), ve znění pozdějších předpisů
2.Vyhláška č. 307/2002 Sb., o radiační ochraně ve znění pozdějších předpisů
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Graded exercises evaluationGraded credit100 (100)51
        TestOther task type100 51