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FIZ7291Aplication of XRF Technique3+0+0ECTS:7.5
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseThird Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of PHYSICS
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of DeliveryFace to face, Lab work , Practical
Contact Hours14 weeks - 3 hours of lectures per week
LecturerProf. Dr. Gökhan APAYDIN
Co-LecturerProf. Dr. Engin Tıraşoğlu
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The object of this course is to provide information about XRF technique
 
Programme OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
PO - 1 : explain to X-rays1,21
PO - 2 : define to XRF technique1,21
PO - 3 : make to measurement in XRF system1,21
PO - 4 : learn to sample preparation procedure1,21
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), PO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Application of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technique in chemistry, biology, medical, archeology, criminology and material science, Chemical and pollution analysis of sample using this technique.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1X-rays
 Week 2Interaction of X-rays with matter
 Week 3Theory of XRF
 Week 4XRF spectrometer, practice
 Week 5Energy and wave dipersive X-ray spectrometer
 Week 6Semiconductor detector, practice
 Week 7Detector efficiency calculations, Practice in laboratory
 Week 8Analysis method, homework
 Week 9Mid-term exam
 Week 10Application of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technique in chemistry, biology and medical
 Week 11Application of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technique in archeology, criminology and material science
 Week 12Practice in laboratory
 Week 13Sample prepation for chemical and pollution analysis
 Week 14Practice in laboratory
 Week 15Practice in laboratory, homework
 Week 16End-of-term exam
 
Textbook / Material
1Verma, H.N. 2007; Atomic and Nuclear Analytical Methods, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
 
Recommended Reading
1Tsoulfanidis, N. 1995; Measurement and Detection of Radiation, Taylor & Francis
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 14/04/2016 2 30
Laboratory exam 12 03/5/2016 1,5 5
Practice 6 17/3/2016 1 5
Homework/Assignment/Term-paper 9
15
14/04/2016
20/05/2016
1
1
10
End-of-term exam 16 27/05/2016 2,5 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 3 14 42
Sınıf dışı çalışma 3 14 42
Laboratuar çalışması 4 6 24
Arasınav için hazırlık 2 7 14
Arasınav 0 1 0
Uygulama 5 4 20
Klinik Uygulama 0 0 0
Ödev 4 2 8
Proje 0 0 0
Kısa sınav 0 1 0
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 8 8 64
Dönem sonu sınavı 3 1 3
Diğer 1 4 2 8
Diğer 2 0 0 0
Total work load225