The course consists of lectures 8 h, seminars 20 h and independent work 180 h (studies and project).
FCK3302 Radio Chemistry 9.0 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus FCK3302 (Spring 2019–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus FCK3302 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
Basic Nuclear Chemistry
Radioactive decay and decay chains
Detection of ionizing radiation
Fundamental radiochemistry
Radioanalytical chemistry
Radioecology
Actinide chemistry
Applications in nuclear engineering.
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course the student will be able:
- To describe fundamental concepts in radiochemistry, radioanalytical chemistry, radioecology and actinide chemistry and account for and analyze applications of these within the fields of environmental chemistry and nuclear engineering. (SEM1).
- To orally and in written form account for an application of the course contents in a research area of current interest. (PRO1).
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level.
Literature
Chemistry and Analysis of Radionuclides: Laboratory Techniques and Methodology, J. Lehto and X. Hou, Wiley, and handouts.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- DEL1 - Participiation, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PRO1 - Project, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminar, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading criteria are specified in the course PM.
Other requirements for final grade
Learning outcomes completely fulfilled (passed DEL1, PRO1 and SEM1).
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Education cycle
Third cycle